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Violence against women and girls
Each year across the UK, three million women experience violence; and there are many more living with the legacies of past abuse. It can take many forms including:
• domestic violence
• rape and sexual violence
• sexual harassment
• female genital mutilation
• forced marriage
• crimes in the name of honour
• trafficking
• sexual exploitation
The Government is determined to prevent violence against women and girls happening or recurring, to protect and support its victims; and to bring offenders to justice
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14 January 2010
Communications guidance and a toolkit has been produced in order to support and inform communication in the area of violence against women and girls. Reducing violence against women and girls requires a long-term shift in public attitudes. Effective, consistent and strategic communications from the NHS, local authorities and third sector organisations will play a key role in achieving this.
22 December 2009
Home Office launches consultation on VAWG commissioning guidance. Open until 15 March 2010, visit the Home Office site to find out more
9 December 2009
25 November 2009
27 October 2009
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- Home Office: Domestic violence website (opens new window)
- Every Child Matters: Safeguarding and social care (opens new window)
- Government Equalities Office (opens new window)
- support for commissioners (opens new window)
- Find out more about the Diploma in the Forensic and Clinical Aspects of Sexual Assault (opens new window)
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