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<p>The government has taken a number of measures to support victims of domestic abuse
across England and Wales. As a result of the of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and our
Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan (2022) the government will invest up to £140 million
in supporting victims.</p><p>Funding which may support victims in Birmingham from
this plan includes, but is not limited to:</p><ul><li>Independent sexual violence
advisors.</li><li>Services in receipt of funding from the £8.3 million VAWG Support
and Specialist Services Fund.</li><li>Funding for helplines, such as the National
LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline, delivered by Galop.</li><li>The Support for Migrant
Victims Scheme which provides accommodation and wrap around support for migrant victims
of domestic abuse with insecure immigration status.</li><li>From 31st January 2024,
domestic abuse services, including those located in Birmingham, can refer victims
to the flexible fund. This will mean victims can benefit from direct payments to flee
abuse or build a sustainable future due to an additional £2 million investment.</li><li>The
Duty on Tier 1 local authorities in England, to provide support for victims of domestic
abuse and their children within safe accommodation, including refuges. The Government
has committed £587 million in support of safe accommodation services since 2014.</li></ul><p>Ringfenced
funding the Ministry of Justice provided to PCCs. In 2023/2024 MoJ provided £38 million
for Independent Sexual Violence Advisors and Independent Domestic Violence Advisors
and £21 million for community-based domestic abuse and sexual violence services.</p>
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