Domestic abuse experts to be embedded in 999 control rooms

Domestic abuse specialists to be embedded within 999 control rooms

Campaigners are calling for domestic violence victims to be take seriously by emergency services the first time they call

Domestic Abuse Specialists to Be Embedded in 999 Control Rooms

The government has launched a pilot scheme to embed domestic abuse specialists in some 999 control rooms to stop emergency services from missing opportunities to save people’s lives. The Home Office said on Thursday that the pilot will take place in targetted police forces from early 2025, with the specialists advising on risk assessments and working with officers to ensure victims get the rapid response they need. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper s…

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Domestic abuse experts to be embedded in 999 control rooms

The plan is part of the government's pledge to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.