Author and Job Role: Lucy Thomas, Commissioning & Policy Lead for Victim Services
Protective Marking: OFFICIAL
Executive Summary:
Police & Crime Commissioners have the statutory responsibility to provide services to support victims cope and recover. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) made additional funds available to support victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence and to fund additional ISVAs & IDVAs for 3 years (2022/23 – 2024/25).
As per decision record 12 2023/24 funds were made available for Your Sanctuary towards their children in refuge service. It has subsequently been agreed with the MoJ that any accommodation-based services should come from the Safe Accommodation Fund therefore these funds have been re-profiled.
Applications for the Grant
Reprofile £7,500 from children in refuge services at Your Sanctuary to adult outreach worker for complex needs.
Recommendation
The Commissioner supports the reprofiling of the funds and £7,500 is allocated to the adult outreach worker at Your Sanctuary.
Police and Crime Commissioner Approval
I approve the recommendation(s):
Signature: Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend (wet signed copy held at PCC office)
Date: 22nd November 2023
All decisions must be added to the decision register.
Areas of consideration
Consultation
None to note
Financial implications
Reliant on continuation of Ministry of Justice Funding
Legal
No Legal implications
Risks
No risks
Equality and diversity
No implications
Risks to human rights
No risks