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Health and domestic violence

 Health and domestic violence are inextricably linked.  Health services may be a first point of contact for a woman experiencing domestic violence, by G.P, Accident and Emergency, health vis

Homicide

Domestic homicide accounts for approximately 25% of all homicide in London and 35% in England and Wales.  Although this statistic includes all family violence a large proportion of this is vio

Housing and domestic violence

 Domestic violence is one of the single largest causes of homelessness.  The statistics below indicate why Housing Departments and Housing Associations need to have comprehensive policies on

International research and information on domestic violence

This section of the website looks at global initiatives or international information on domestic violence.  This information is useful for putting local information within a global context or

Local Practitioner and Strategic Partnerships

Each County District holds local strategic partnership meetings and local practitioner meetings.  The strategic partnerships are aimed at providing opportunity for strategic level workers to meet t

National Policies and strategies

  Domestic Violence is finally being recognised as more than just a private family matter.  There have recently been some legal improvements on the issue of domestic violence, though as high

Newsletters archive

NDVF publishes a paper newsletter four times a year.  The newsletter is aimed at providing specific information to members on issues around domestic violence.  Past newsletters are available

Nottingham City Council Policies/ Strategies/ Guidance

Nottingham City Council has several Policies, strategies and proceedures on domestic violence.  They employ a domestic violence policy officer to ensure a co-ordinated approach to domes