Issue details

Domestic Abuse Strategy 2019-21

Following a consultation period that ran from April to July 2019 and sign off from the Communities Board, the new Kirklees Domestic Abuse Strategy 2019/21 is being presented at Cabinet on 10th September so that members have the opportunity to inform the final version of the strategy; its associated priorities and key areas of work that are planned for Year 1

Cabinet to be provided with the current draft strategy, action plans and proposals for expenditure to support work on domestic abuse.

Approval to be sought from Cabinet members for a formal launch which is scheduled for 30th September 2019

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure>£500,000 and affects2 or more wards;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/08/2019

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Decision due: 10 Sep 2019 by Cabinet

Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care and Health, Portfolio Holder for Education and Communities

Lead director: Executive Director for Adults and Health (DASS)

Department: Communities and Environment

Contact: Saf Bhuta, Head of In House Provision - Learning Dis&MH Email: Saf.Bhuta@kirklees.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Council’s Overview & Scrutiny Management Committee 3 Sept 2018 For info/update
Council’s Overview & Scrutiny Management Committee 5 Nov 2018 For info/update
Council’s Executive Team 8 Jan 2019 For info/update
Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner 18 Apr 2019 For info/update
Victim/Survivor Forums 1& 2 May 2019 Supported
Adult Social Care Strategic Directors 9 May 2019 Endorsed
Portfolio Holder & Chair of Communities Board 9 May 2019 Endorsed
Vice Chair of Communities Board 9 May 2019 Endorsed
Communities Partnership Board 10 May 2019 Approved
Council’s Executive Team 11 June 2019 Endorsed
Joint Health and Wellbeing Board 13 June 2019 Endorsed
Council’s Leadership Management Team 1 Jul 2019 Endorsed
Safeguarding Adults Board 11 June 2019 Endorsed
Portfolio Briefing (Adults) 22nd July 2019 For info/update
Council’s Overview & Scrutiny Management Committee 22nd July 2019 For info/update

Members/Officers Involved: Alexia Gray, Service Manager, Domestic Abuse and Strategic Partnerships Saf Bhuta, Head of Safeguarding & Quality

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