Nearly £2,200,000 will be invested in five local organisations to provide specialist Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs) over the next two years. A further £1,840,00 has been awarded to 11 domestic abuse services delivering vital community-based support for victims and survivors across Merseyside.
Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell has announced more than £4m of investment in domestic abuse support services across the region – with more funding than ever before being allocated directly to independent specialist organisations.
Nearly £2,200,000 will be invested in five local organisations to provide specialist Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs) over the next two years.
A further £1,840,00 has been awarded to 11 domestic abuse services delivering vital community-based support for victims and survivors across Merseyside.
Following the announcement, Morecrofts’ Head of Family Law, Jo-anne Lomax, said: “We strongly welcome this significant funding commitment to domestic abuse services across Merseyside. Prioritising independent specialist organisations and IDVA support is essential to ensuring survivors receive the trauma-informed, consistent and compassionate support they deserve.
“Through our work with individuals and families affected by domestic abuse, we see the devastating and lasting impact it can have. Access to trusted specialist services at the earliest opportunity can be life-changing – and, in some cases, life-saving.
“This investment is an important step towards strengthening the support available locally and ensuring survivors are not only heard, but properly protected.”