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<p>This Government recognises that Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), including
domestic abuse, affects a wide range of people. Some victims, especially those with
specific needs and vulnerabilities, including ethnic minority victims, may experience
additional barriers to identifying, disclosing, seeking help or reporting abuse.</p><p>That
is why in tackling domestic abuse a “one size fits all” approach is not appropriate
to support all victims. We also understand the importance of specialist and ‘by and
for’ services in providing tailored support and understanding that ethnic minority
victims and survivors of VAWG offences and domestic abuse need. These are services
that are led, designed and delivered ‘by and for’ the users and communities they aim
to serve. As a result, these organisations have the necessary skills and experience
to provide appropriate support.</p><p>On 22 November 2022, we commenced an open commercial
competition (VAWG Specialist and Support Services Fund) for ‘by and for’ and specialist
services. This will enable vital services, who are based in the communities they serve,
to support victims often facing the greatest barriers to getting the help they need.
We are able to fund this competition with up to £8.4 million (in total) to run over
financial years 2023/24 and 2024/25, with up to £6 million ring-fenced grant funding
for ‘by and for’ services over the two years.</p><p>Whilst there is current international
research on how colorimetry can assist the assessment of bruising in adults and children
with darker skin this has yet to impact on NICE Guidance on bruising as of March 2021,
or contemporary Royal College of Emergency Medicine Guidance.</p>
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