Additional funding was assigned to the 24hr Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline and Women's Aid in order to tackle domestic and sexual abuse during COVID-19
History
Country
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Health
Measure
Protection against domestic violence
Eligibility
Children and women who experienced domestic abuse
Type
Additional funding
Start / Announced Date
26/06/2020
End Date
N/A
Amount
N/A
Total Cost
For the 24 hour Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline: £20,000
For Women's Aid: £60,000
Recipients
Children
Route to the child
Direct
Sources
Northern Ireland Executive (2020) Cross government response to tackling domestic and sexual abuse during Covid-19. Available at: https://web.archive.org/web/20221104173128/https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news/cross-government-response-tackling-domestic-and-sexual-abuse-during-covid-19-0