NFDC domestic abuse strategy 2025-2028 consultation

Tell us you thoughts – take our survey on our domestic abuse strategy 2025-2028.

Domestic abuse is one of the most harmful crimes in society with far reaching and long-lasting consequences impacting on both adults and children. No one organisation holds the key to taking effective action against domestic abuse, but it is recognised that domestic abuse is everyone’s responsibility.  

In recognising the continued prevalence of domestic abuse, acknowledging underreporting and the devastating impact it has on the individual, their family, community and wider society, New Forest District Council developed a 4-year Domestic Abuse Strategy setting out the aims and priorities for the council. The strategy builds on the work already undertaken in our district through effective partnership arrangements, including New Forest Domestic Abuse Forum and the Hampshire Domestic Abuse Partnership.   

The proposed strategy was developed in conjunction with partner agencies of the New Forest Domestic Abuse Forum as a shared vision and commitment to protecting vulnerable victims-survivors. The priorities outlined within the strategy will be accompanied by a workplan developed in conjunction with our partners.

It’s important we obtain the views of residents and stakeholders on the proposed priorities in tackling domestic abuse and supporting victims-survivors. We’re also interested in receiving your suggestions for improvements or additions that will ensure our services meet the needs of our residents affected by domestic abuse.   

If you have any questions or need the documents/surveys in a different format, please contact safer.newforest@nfdc.gov.uk  

If you need support urgently, please call the freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247. 

If you haven’t already done so, please review the attached documents before taking the survey as you will not be able to navigate back to this page.

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