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<p>The Government is committed to supporting all victims of domestic abuse.</p><p>My
Department does not hold information on the availability of refuges for victims of
domestic abuse in (a) Lewisham Borough and (b) London. However, I am pleased to confirm
that London Borough of Lewisham were successful in their bid for both the 2016-18
£20 million and the 2018-20 £22 million funds, partnering with the service provider
Refuge and building upon their refuge provision and improving support for victims
of domestic abuse with complex needs.</p><p>Through the 2016-18 fund London Borough
of Lewisham was awarded £114,224 over the two years, including receiving a share of
the £1.1 million top up funding. In the current 2018-20 fund London Borough of Lewisham
has been awarded £90,075, with the first instalment being released December 2018 and
the remaining to be released in the 2019/20 financial year. London Borough of Lewisham
were among 19 successful projects submitted by London Boroughs securing a total investment
of £5,764,849.</p><p>My Department has also carried out a review of how domestic abuse
services are locally commissioned and funded across England. We have worked closely
with sector partners, drawing on their data, expertise and knowledge. Following the
review, we intend to consult on potential measures for sustainable delivery of support
for victims and their children in accommodation-based services for domestic abuse
across England shortly.</p>
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