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<p>To understand trends in help seeking and service capacity, the Ministry of Justice
receives regular monitoring data from service providers that captures demand, user
needs and demographics. This data is collated and analysed to inform policy development
and commissioning decisions. In addition, the MoJ regularly engages with the sector
to identify good practices and delivery challenges.</p><p>In recognition of rising
demand, the Ministry of Justice is more than quadrupling funding for victim and witness
support services by 2024/25, up from £41m in 2009/10. The MoJ has committed £154 million
per annum on a multi-year basis, for the next three years, allowing victim support
services, and those commissioning them, to provide consistency to victims receiving
support.</p><p>Funding for sexual abuse support services is largely allocated through
local Police and Crime Commissioners (PCC), which for 22/23 included £34 million ringfenced
funding for Independent Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Advisors, and the national
Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Fund (RASASF).</p><p>Last year, MoJ also undertook targeted
research with rape victims to better understand their experiences, and what they want
from support services. This research, published on 26 January 2023, has directly informed
the recommissioning of the RASASF, ensuring our commissioning enables community-based
service providers to meet the needs of all victims of rape and sexual abuse in the
most effective way. The competition for this funding is currently live.</p>
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