Support for domestic violence victims

The East Sussex Domestic Violence Group is working to provide better services and helping to co-ordinate the efforts of agencies trying to tackle the problem.

To help highlight the issue, the Group will launch its new Domestic Violence Strategy at the Safer Communities Stakeholder Conference in Eastbourne on Friday 13 October.

Speaking on behalf of the Group, Councillor Bob Tidy, Lead Member for Community Safety at East Sussex County Council, said: "In the past, many victims of domestic violence didn't report these incidents but increasingly people are now coming forward to ask for help. The important point to make to those going through this is that they are not alone - help is available.

"Key aims of the new Strategy relate to helping the victims of domestic violence and their families with better provision for children and young people. The Strategy also seeks to develop services to increase reports of domestic violence and reduce repeat incidents."

The Group is made up of the County Council, District and Borough councils, Primary Care Trusts, the Police, probation and local service providers such as CRI and Refuge. The partners will launch their strategy at the Safer Communities Stakeholder Conference being held on Friday 13 October from 10am-3.00pm at the T&G Centre in Eastbourne.

The Conference brings together all the key agencies in the community safety arena and provides a platform for greater collaborative working. The conference will focus on: