UK govt. cuts raise domestic abuse

According to the Napo union’s survey of staff in 82 probation teams across England and Wales in 2011-12, the number of domestic violence courses was under the threat from funding cuts of 20%, causing them be available only for the most high-risk offenders.

Harry Fletcher, Napo’s assistant general secretary, warned domestic violence was “set to reach even higher unacceptable levels” if the British government’s cuts continued.

“The policy of restricting access to courses to men who are deemed high risk is also problematic as there is ample evidence that failure to intervene early leads to escalation and further violence,” he said.

Moreover, he warned that while the UK government claims it is committed to tackling violence against women, “the reality on the ground is that the political commitment does not translate into fact.”

However, a Ministry of Justice spokeswoman said, “Public safety is a key priority for the National Offender Management Service (Noms),” adding that “Noms is currently piloting a new domestic abuse programme, rolling out nationally this year.”

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