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The BDAF
aims to: |
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Co-ordinate
and develop Bristol’s
multi-agency strategy on Domestic Abuse
and other joint policies to respond to domestic
abuse. |
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Increase awareness within
the community and public at large of the scale, the
consequences and the effects of domestic abuse. |
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Inform and promote greater
awareness and understanding by the judiciary, statutory
and voluntary agencies that domestic abuse is a crime
which must be treated seriously, appropriately and
consistently. |
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Encourage and maintain a coordinated
response to domestic abuse and joint action and support
where appropriate. |
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Support initiatives aimed
at the prevention of domestic abuse. |
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Measure the extent of domestic
abuse across the city and to work with partners to
establish common methods of collating information
to inform policies and develop services. |
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Improve
the accessibility of information, advice, protection,
support and services
for women, & children who have experienced domestic
abuse. |
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