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Councils to receive more support to deal with increased levels of domestic abuse

12.06.2020 - 17:29

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Councils will get more support to deal with increased levels of domestic abuse and gender-based violence during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.New guidance developed in partnership with COSLA will help women and children continue to get the best support that they deserve.The guidance assists in identifying women and children at risk as well as the steps they can take to support their recovery and wellbeing.This is part of a range of measures introduced to tackle higher levels of abuse and violence, including a £1.5 million funding package for the Women’s Aid and Rape Crisis network.Equalities Minister Christina McKelvie said: “I am both saddened and shocked that domestic abuse has increased during this lockdown period.“It is.