Written Question
Thursday 12th November 2020
Asked by:
Virginia Crosbie (Conservative - Ynys Môn)
Question
to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to support male victims of domestic abuse.
Answered by Victoria Atkins
- Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Home Office is undertaking ambitious work to support all victims of Domestic Abuse, including male victims.
Since 2017/18 the Home Office has provided funding of £160,000 per year to the Men’s Advice Line run by Respect which supports and advises male victims of domestic abuse. Additional funding of £151,000 was provided to further bolster the helpline earlier this year from the funding announced by the Home Secretary on April 11 in response to COVID-19 pressures.
In March 2019 the Home Office published the Male Victims Position Statement which sets out 12 specific commitments to better enable male victims and survivors to come forward and receive necessary support, and to tackle offenders. A copy of the statement can be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-unveils-commitments-to-tackle-abuse-against-men
More widely the Government announced £76 million for charities supporting victims of domestic and sexual abuse, amongst others.
Specific advice has been published on gov.uk for domestic abuse victims during COVID-19 directing them to a range of specialist organisations including those supporting male victims. The information also makes clear that stay at home orders do not apply where any victim needs to leave home to seek help if they are in danger of domestic abuse.
In April the Home Secretary launched a domestic abuse campaign, #YouAreNotAlone, to raise general awareness of domestic abuse during COVID-19 and signpost the support and advice available.
Our landmark Domestic Abuse Bill will help all victims to have the confidence to report their experiences, knowing they will be properly supported, and perpetrators brought to justice.
In the meantime, we are continuing to work closely with domestic abuse organisations, including male victim organisations, to assess ongoing trends and needs and to help support them through the period of new measures, building on the progress to date.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 19 Oct 2020
Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill
"It is a pleasure to speak in this debate, and to follow the hon. Member for Belfast East (Gavin Robinson), who speaks with such compassion. As a child, I remember being told, “Virginia, life just isn’t fair”, but why can life not be fair? I believe in fairly rewarding people …..."Virginia Crosbie - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 8th September 2020
Asked by:
Virginia Crosbie (Conservative - Ynys Môn)
Question
to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to ensure that policing strategy is up to date and effective at tackling crime that takes place digitally.
Answered by Kit Malthouse
Tackling digital crime is a cross government agenda in which the Home Office and its agencies has a key role to play.
The National Digital Policing Strategy 2020-2030: Digital, Data and Technology Strategy was partly developed in response to the pace of digital change and was launched at the Police ICT Summit 2020. The strategy was developed by the Police ICT Company and the National Police Technology Council in collaboration with the Home Office.
Under this strategy, the Home Office is committed to ensuring new capabilities are available to the police to tackle crime in an evolving digital landscape, to cooperate more efficiently and to support their contributions to the effectiveness and efficiency of the CJS. We are clear that technology will make it easier for the public to report a crime and enable the police to make better use of digital evidence as part of their investigations.
The Strategic Change and Investment Board (SCIB), is chaired by the Policing Minister and forms part of the sub-governance of the National Policing Board (NPB). The SCIB oversees investment across the policing system to meet Government priorities. This includes investment in digital technology to drive convergence of police forces towards delivery of the policing digital strategy.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 06 Jul 2020
Domestic Abuse Bill
"I thank the hon. Member for Erith and Thamesmead (Abena Oppong-Asare) for her courage in speaking up for victims of domestic abuse and my hon. Friend the Member for Brecon and Radnorshire (Fay Jones), who spoke so passionately on behalf of victims in Committee.
When it was introduced, the Domestic …..."Virginia Crosbie - View Speech
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Wed 10 Jun 2020
Domestic Abuse Bill (Fifth sitting)
"Like every other area of the UK, the constituents of Ynys Môn who suffer domestic abuse are supported by a range of agencies, including police, local authorities and charitable organisations. These organisations provide housing, counselling, education and other services that are vital to keeping safe those escaping domestic abuse. However, …..."Virginia Crosbie - View Speech
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 09 Jun 2020
Domestic Abuse Bill (Third sitting)
"Regarding the amendment, I want to hear the debate develop and I trust that my hon. Friend the Minister is listening.
In many ways, children are long-term “silent victims” of domestic abuse. The Public Health Wales adverse childhood experiences research found that 16% of adults in Wales grew up in …..."Virginia Crosbie - View Speech
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 04 Jun 2020
Domestic Abuse Bill (Second sitting)
"Q Thank you both for coming here today; you are both incredibly brave. I wanted to ask Somiya how she heard about Southall Black Sisters.
Somiya Basar: When I was struggling and was pleading for help from a number of NGOs, both in South Africa and in the United …..."Virginia Crosbie - View Speech
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 04 Jun 2020
Domestic Abuse Bill (Second sitting)
"Q How did the family law firm find you?
Somiya Basar: I think they were referred by one of the organisations, called Indian Ladies UK, because I had been exchanging correspondences with hundreds of organisations in the United Kingdom. For the three-year period that my children were abducted until …..."Virginia Crosbie - View Speech
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 04 Jun 2020
Domestic Abuse Bill (Second sitting)
"Q This question is to both of you. Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give to other women in a similar situation?
Somiya Basar: It is a struggle to access any sort of help. Even though I am a mother—a parent—to three British citizens, it has …..."Virginia Crosbie - View Speech
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 04 Jun 2020
Domestic Abuse Bill (Second sitting)
"Q What advice would you give them?
Somiya Basar: I would ask them to do the hard work and research, and ask for help. Maybe if you are lucky, after three years, somebody will get in touch with you!
Saliha Rashid: My advice to other women in an abusive …..."Virginia Crosbie - View Speech
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