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Stanley, Nicky 
ORCID: 0000-0002-7644-1625, Barter, Christine Anne ORCID: 0000-0001-5682-5333, Bracewell, Kelly ORCID: 0000-0003-4635-7489, Chantler, Khatidja, Farrelly, Nicola ORCID: 0000-0002-9006-335X, Howarth, Emma ORCID: 0000-0002-3969-7883, Martin, Katie ORCID: 0000-0002-7867-924X, Richardson Foster, Helen ORCID: 0000-0002-1871-1578, Edwards, Rhiannon Tudor ORCID: 0000-0003-4748-5730 et al
(2025)
Improving the Accessibility and Responsiveness of Domestic Abuse Services.
Violence Against Women
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ISSN 1077-8012
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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1177/10778012251384632
Abstract
Concerns that community-based domestic abuse (DA) services are not always accessible or responsive prompted two new interventions across five sites in England. The evaluation used service data, outcome measures, staff interviews, and surveys, and 98 interviews with survivors and children. A Social Return on Investment analysis was completed. Survivors described services as empowering: support was flexible and personalized. Positive change in outcomes was found. However, 30%–40% of referrals were declined with confusion regarding risk levels and catchment areas. Increased provision of DA services could improve accessibility, but services need to build their community profile and strengthen links with health services.
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