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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) Coventry and (b) the West Midlands. However, I am pleased to
confirm that Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council led the West Midlands in successful
pan-regional bids for both the 2016-18 £20 million and the 2018-20 £22 million funds,
building upon their regional partnership, increase refuge provision and remove barriers
to accessing refuge. Through the 2016-18 fund the West Midlands was awarded £639,253
over the two years, including receiving a share of the £1.1 million top up funding.
In the current 2018-20 fund the West Midlands has been awarded £638,849, with the
first instalment being released December 2019 and the remaining to be released in
the new financial year.</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 and taken
account of the findings of an independent audit of provision of domestic abuse services
across England, led by Ipsos MORI. 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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