Damien Moore, MP for Southport, has welcomed the Conservative Government’s decision to give councils £125 million to provide vital support services for domestic abuse victims in 2022-23, taking the total support to date to £330 million.
This funding will play an important role in funding healthcare, social workers, benefits, interpreters, immigration advice, and other specialist services so that victims of domestic abuse can get the support they need to rebuild their lives.
This builds on the Government’s landmark Domestic Abuse Act, which Mr. Moore consistently voted for, and is providing victims and their children with the support they need and deserve.
Mr. Moore has in particular welcomed the Government’s decision to give Sefton Council £607,271 to provide vital support services for domestic abuse victims. Mr. Moore is confident that this additional funding will go a long way in helping those who need it most in Southport as they recover from the horrific effects of domestic abuse and set about achieving their full potential.
The funding that Southport, as part of Sefton Council, will receive from the Government will help increase the support on offer to domestic abuse victims, whilst allowing the Council to choose how the funding is spent to match local priorities and benefit those in need.
Mr. Moore has also welcomed the Conservative Government’s announcement that it will consult on current housing rules, with the aim of giving victims more choice on where they rebuild their lives. By removing Local Connection Tests for abuse victims, this could help victims apply to social housing outside their local area, escaping the community their abuser lives in.
Damien Moore, MP for Southport, said: “Domestic abuse is an horrendous and sickening crime, and we must do everything we can to help survivors recover and rebuild their lives. Our landmark Domestic Abuse Act started this process, and I welcome this funding as an important next step.
“I am very pleased that the Government is giving this additional funding to support local victims of domestic abuse and their children, including those in Southport. This funding will provide better services, such as healthcare, social workers, and benefits.
“It is right that as well as bringing those responsible for these horrific crimes to justice, we ensure that victims are adequately supported to achieve their best potential, and that their lives are not further harmed by the actions of domestic abusers.”
Commenting, Safeguarding Minister Rachel Maclean, said: “Home is not the safe place it should be for domestic abuse victims and their families. The extra support provided today will provide a vital lifeline for victims as they try and rebuild their lives positively while feeling supported and protected.
“These are important changes that sit alongside the new measures in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill which will give victims of domestic abuse longer to report offences to the police, so that abusers do not evade justice.”
Commenting, Rough Sleeping and Housing Minister Eddie Hughes, said: “This funding will give victims of domestic abuse and their children across the country the practical and emotional support to recover and rebuild their lives from this terrible crime.
“Through the landmark Domestic Abuse Act, the government has transformed the response to domestic abuse, helping to prevent offending and make sure victims are protected and supported.
“The consultations we are launching today build on this work and will help us give victims more options to move forward with their lives in the way that is right for them.”
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