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<p>Through our Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy we have published
a National Statement of Expectations (NSE) setting out a clear blueprint for local
action. We consulted widely with commissioners, the voluntary and community sector
and statutory stakeholders in the development of the NSE, which is based on existing
best practice. The NSE will help promote better local collaboration and joint leadership,
encourage new approaches incorporating early intervention, and establish and embed
the best ways to help victims, survivors and their families.</p><p>To support local
implementation we have published a Commissioning Toolkit, which provided practical
advice and launched the £15 million VAWG Service Transformation fund, which will encourage
better collaboration and new, joined-up approaches between local commissioners and
specialist VAWG service providers. We are actively developing mechanisms for monitoring
implementation of the NSE, working with commissioners and experts from the specialist
VAWG sector, to ensure that local services across the country provide the best support
for victims and survivors of VAWG.</p>
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