We are asking
For your feedback in ensuring this crucial new draft policy document is as supportive and as easy to understand as it can be.
What can you Influence?
The clarity of the Council's important new draft Domestic Abuse policy, and the clarity of the 'Easy Read' version of this policy.
What can't you Influence?
The premise and processes of this policy, which will be published to support all victims and potential victims of Domestic Abuse in all its forms.
You said
We did
The Council's new Domestic Abuse Policy, and the Easy Read version of the same Policy, was reviewed and adopted at an Executive meeting on 06 October 2025.
You can review the decision to the Executive here.
Following public consultation, the below feedback was considered and the following changes were made to the Policy document before it was submitted for adoption:
- Link to Citizens' Advice Bureau included in Appendix B (Service Information).
- Easy Read version for the Policy amended to provide bullet-pointed lists as well as clear, concise and easy to understand language.
- Addition of references to stalking and harassment in several sections.
- Addition of information for perpetrators who wish to move forward to create healthier relationships.
- Addition of Domestic Abuse Advisor role in Housing.
- Clarification on pathway for supporting professionals who have concerns about a child or young person.
- Lessons incorporated from Hampshire Safeguarding Adults Board (SAR).
- Clarification added on Multi-Agency Working Conference (MARAC) and working with other partners.
- Addition outlining commitment to raising awareness, creating positive change, challenging attitudes and collaborative working.
- Addition of contact details for Council's out-of-hours service.