Written Question · S3W-21760 · Session 3
What discussions it has had with the Violence Reduction Unit concerning gender-based violence.
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with the Violence Reduction Unit concerning gender-based violence.
The answer
Tackling domestic abuse and other forms of gender-based violence is a vital priority for this government which is why we have allocated £44 million over the financial period 2008-11 to support the agenda.
The Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is one of our key partners in taking this work forward. Government officials meet regularly with the VRU to discuss progress addressing gender based violence, including the implementation of the National Domestic Abuse Delivery Plan for Children and Young People. Most recently, from December 2008 to January 2009, the VRU ran a campaign of co-ordinated police action aimed at reducing the levels of domestic abuse in Scotland. The campaign launch took place a few weeks before the launch of the government''s Annual Domestic Abuse Campaign. Officials from the VRU worked closely with the government''s Violence Against Women Team to ensure we maximised the impact of these initiatives.
The Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is one of our key partners in taking this work forward. Government officials meet regularly with the VRU to discuss progress addressing gender based violence, including the implementation of the National Domestic Abuse Delivery Plan for Children and Young People. Most recently, from December 2008 to January 2009, the VRU ran a campaign of co-ordinated police action aimed at reducing the levels of domestic abuse in Scotland. The campaign launch took place a few weeks before the launch of the government''s Annual Domestic Abuse Campaign. Officials from the VRU worked closely with the government''s Violence Against Women Team to ensure we maximised the impact of these initiatives.
In the Official Report
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