Domestic Abuse - Proposed Approach to Address Statutory Responsibilities and Protection / Prevention

January 20, 2022 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

Lancashire Cabinet approved recommendations on 20/01/2022. The recommendations concerned the council's statutory responsibilities under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, including the provision of safe accommodation support services and a wider public health approach to domestic abuse.

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Purpose

This report seeks to advise Cabinet of the statutory responsibilities for Lancashire County Council under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, and in particular the requirement to provide safe accommodation support services. It also proposes a wider public health approach to domestic abuse in terms of protection and prevention.

This is deemed to be a Key Decision and the provisions of Standing Order C19 have been complied with.

Decision

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date20 Jan 2022
Effective from26 Jan 2022