ALMOST £1 million will be spent on supporting victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence
in the Thames Valley.
More than £980,000 of Ministry of Justice funding awarded by the Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber, for victims and survivors.
It will be used to fund third sector organisations, charities, social enterprises and public bodies.
Mr Barber said he was delighted to support some of the “exceptional” organisations
in the area.
“Increasing specialist service provision will give victims better access to much-needed support to help them recover from the harm they’ve experienced,” he said.
Some of the funding will go to Trust House Reading, to develop Independent Sexual Violence Advisers and Independent Domestic Violence Advisers to support male victims.
“Some of the posts funded are dedicated
to supporting particular groups who for a range of reasons can be less likely to access support,” Mr Barber said.
He said this includes men, disabled, LGBTQ+ and BAMER victims.
“A focus to increase tailored provision for these groups will, I hope, result in services being better resourced to meet victims’ specific needs,” the PCC said.
More than £550,000 will go to 22 organisations for one year to help with staff costs, training, group work and counselling support.
