“Domestic Abuse Specialists to Join 999 Control Rooms Under ‘Raneem’s Law’ Initiative” 2024-09-19

Domestic abuse specialists will be integrated into 999 control rooms starting early next year, marking a significant step towards the government's objective of reducing violence against women and girls by half over the next decade, according to the home secretary. These specialists will conduct risk assessments for cases involving rape, domestic violence, and sexual abuse, ensuring that victims are promptly connected to support services. This initiative, set to be unveiled by on Friday, aims to enhance the response to domestic and sexual abuse claims and improve the overall support for victims.

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Question 1: What is the purpose of embedding domestic abuse specialists in 999 control rooms?

The purpose is to speed up the referral process for victims of domestic and sexual abuse to support services, ensuring they receive timely assistance.

Question 2: When will the domestic abuse specialists be embedded in the control rooms?

The domestic abuse specialists are set to be embedded in 999 control rooms from early next year.

Question 3: Who announced this initiative and what is it part of?

This initiative was announced by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and is part of the government's broader goal, referred to as 'Raneem’s Law', to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.

Question 4: What specific roles will the domestic abuse specialists perform in the control rooms?

The specialists will conduct risk assessments on cases involving rape, domestic, and sexual abuse claims to ensure victims are quickly referred to appropriate support services.

Question 5: What is the long-term goal of the government regarding violence against women and girls?

The long-term goal is to halve violence against women and girls over the next ten years.

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