The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has released a report which explores the role of the health service in ending domestic abuse in England. Findings include: 80% of a sample of 46 local child safeguarding reviews published in England in 2021 contained elements of domestic abuse; estimates suggest more people disclose experiences of domestic abuse to health professionals than to the police; and there is evidence of an increase in domestic abuse during the pandemic. Recommendations include introducing statutory training for health professionals to help identify and refer victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse and their children.
Read the news story: No honour in abuse: harnessing the health service to end domestic abuse
Read the report: No honour in abuse: harnessing the health service to end domestic abuse
Source: CSJ
Date: 30 May 2022
