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Published Delegated Executive Decisions

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Decision Number: 0124 2019/20

Executive Portfolio:
Community Safety
Decision Number:
0124 2019/20
Exempt / Confidential Item:
No
Ward(s) Affected:
All Wards
Declarations of Interest Received:
None
Title:
Domestic Abuse Support Service
Summary of Decision:
To seek approval for the continuation of the additional financial support of £130,000 to the Safe2Speak Domestic Abuse Service.
Proposed Decision:
To approve the continuation of funding for four additional posts within the Safe2Speak Service (provided by Torus), to ensure sufficient capacity in the service to meet demand for support.
Summary of Reason for Decision:
Demand for the Safe2Speak Service, which provides both the IDVA and Outreach services for victims of Domestic Abuse requires ongoing additional capacity to ensure service delivery is at a safe and effective level.
Reason for Decision:
In March 2020, St Helens Council produced a new Domestic Abuse Strategy with the aim to 'Stop the Silence'. The provision of an effective, responsive IDVA service is essential in the delivery of this Strategy.
Risks Associated with this Decision:
The risk relates to the ability of the service to meet the local demand for support - we anticipate that during the next stage of the current regulations, there may be an increase in referrals.
Measures to Redress Risk:
Providing the service with the ability to maintain staffing at at least the current levels will ensure that the service is able to manage demand and offer a response that is timely and effective.
Anti Poverty / Human Rights / Agenda 21 Implications:
N/A
Attachments:
Please Contact Samantha Murray - Ext 6585 for more details.