Professionals

LWA offer advice and support for professionals affected by abuse in different way, and professional support for those affected by abuse.

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CONSULTATIONS

Home Office Consultation on the Definition of Domestic Abuse

The government has launched this consultation to ask for views on whether the current cross-government definition of domestic violence should be widened. It also seeks views on whether the current definition is being applied consistently across government, and if it is understood by practitioners, victims and perpetrators.

There are four options for consideration in this consultation:

1 - the definition of domestic violence remains the same
2 - the definition of domestic violence is amended to include coercive control
3 - the government's definition of domestic violence is extended to all 16- to 17-year-olds
4 - the government's definition of domestic violence is extended to all those under 18

The consultation seeks the views of key partners and directly affected parties, including the police, practitioners, other government departments and organisations with a direct interest in preventing domestic violence.

http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/about-us/consultations/definition-domestic-violence/

Consulation ends - 30th March 2012

Home Office Consultation on Forced Marriage

The government is seeking views on whether making forcing someone to marry should be a criminal offence or whether current arrangements provide adequate protection. We are also interested in views on what more could be done to prevent forced marriage from happening. There are clear arguments both for and against making forced marriage a criminal offence. These arguments are presented in the consultation document.

http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/about-us/consultations/forced-marriage/

Consulation ends - 30th March 2012