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Barnet Council launches new domestic violence service (5 July 2016)

Date: 05/07/2016
Duncan Lewis, Family Solicitors, Barnet Council launches new domestic violence service

Barnet Council has launched a new domestic violence and abuse service, as part of its commitment to tackle domestic violence and abuse of all forms in the borough.

The launch of the service in June brought together all of Barnet’s partner agencies, who share the council’s commitment to tackling all forms of domestic abuse and violence against women and girls.

Keynote speakers at the launch discussed how a joined up, multi-agency approach would provide increased support for both victims and perpetrators.

As part of the council’s wider commissioning approach, the council is working with a number of partner agencies to offer specialist support to those at risk of, or who are a victim of domestic violence or abuse.

The agencies are Solace Women’s Aid, Barnet Asian Women’s Association, Jewish Women’s Aid, Hestia (Marac) and Rise Mutual CIC.

The Worshipful the Mayor of Barnet, Councillor David Longstaff said he was pleased to see of all the council’s partner agencies working together to address the issues surrounding domestic violence, which is a priority area for the council.

“Domestic violence and abuse can occur in all sections of society, regardless of ethnicity, social background, age, financial status and sexuality and can take many forms which may not be limited to physical abuse – which is why it’s so important we have a range of services available to both victims and perpetrators,” Cllr Longstaff said.

“It is up to all of us to speak out about domestic violence and abuse, if we see it, or suspect it is occurring.

“I’m passionate about spreading the message that we all need to become ‘upstanders’, instead of bystanders, to help prevent domestic violence and abuse wherever possible.”

Duncan Lewis Domestic Violence Solicitors

Duncan Lewis domestic violence solicitors can advise victims of domestic abuse on how to tackle the issues within the law.

There are Duncan Lewis offices nationwide – and Duncan Lewis can advise on domestic violence between spouses and partners, same sex domestic abuse, elder abuse, parent-child abuse, financial abuse, psychological abuse, FGM, forced marriage and honour crimes.

Duncan Lewis advises on domestic abuse under UK law and Islamic law – our solicitors speak more than 70 languages between them.

For expert and confidential legal help with domestic abuse, call Duncan Lewis domestic violence solicitors on 0333 0772 0409.


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