Kent and Medway Partnership Domestic Abuse Strategy 2024-2029

Update March 2024

Thank you to everyone who took part in this consultation. The Consultation Report summarising the results of this consultation and a 'You Said, We Did' is now available to view from the Documents section on this page.

Following the Cabinet Committee, the final Kent and Medway Domestic Abuse Strategy 2024-29 has now been adopted by KCC and is published on our Kent.gov page.

Update January 2024

The Consultation Report is now available in the Documents section on this page.

The revised version of the strategy, covering paper, consultation report and updated equality impact assessment was presented to the partnership Kent and Medway Domestic and Sexual Abuse Executive Group on the 13 December for partner agreement.

The strategy will now be discussed at KCCs Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee on the 17 January and, if approved, shortly after the key decision to accept the strategy will be taken.

The Kent and Medway Domestic and Sexual Abuse Executive Group is consulting on a partnership document that details the vision and strategy for reducing domestic abuse across Kent and Medway. By working together to meet the aims and objectives within the strategy, it will help to ensure that programmes to stop domestic abuse occurring are in place, as well as support interventions and services to help people affected by abuse. Also, support to enable survivors to thrive, heal and build resilience across Kent and Medway.

Many different services and providers work to support families and individuals affected by domestic abuse. This strategy will bring the work of partners together, enabling a strong cohesive response, where services are strengthened and aligned to provide a better service for those at risk of or experiencing domestic abuse.

The strategy has three identified areas:

  • Early Intervention and Prevention – to stop abuse occurring and prevent escalation
  • Immediate Need – the services, interventions and support that people need whilst domestic abuse is occurring and in the immediate aftermath
  • Recovery – making sure people have the opportunity to thrive; to recover from the harm, heal and build resilience.

Domestic Abuse is prolific and wide-reaching, affecting many people across Kent and Medway. By working together, we can better help those affected by abuse and reduce the impact in the longer term.

Have your say

We welcome comments and suggestions on the draft strategy. Please read the strategy summary and then complete the online questionnaire below.

We will use the responses received during the consultation to make changes to the strategy before a final version is published. You’ll be able to see the changes we’ve made as a result of your feedback through our ‘You Said, We Did’ report.

Update March 2024

Thank you to everyone who took part in this consultation. The Consultation Report summarising the results of this consultation and a 'You Said, We Did' is now available to view from the Documents section on this page.

Following the Cabinet Committee, the final Kent and Medway Domestic Abuse Strategy 2024-29 has now been adopted by KCC and is published on our Kent.gov page.

Update January 2024

The Consultation Report is now available in the Documents section on this page.

The revised version of the strategy, covering paper, consultation report and updated equality impact assessment was presented to the partnership Kent and Medway Domestic and Sexual Abuse Executive Group on the 13 December for partner agreement.

The strategy will now be discussed at KCCs Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee on the 17 January and, if approved, shortly after the key decision to accept the strategy will be taken.

The Kent and Medway Domestic and Sexual Abuse Executive Group is consulting on a partnership document that details the vision and strategy for reducing domestic abuse across Kent and Medway. By working together to meet the aims and objectives within the strategy, it will help to ensure that programmes to stop domestic abuse occurring are in place, as well as support interventions and services to help people affected by abuse. Also, support to enable survivors to thrive, heal and build resilience across Kent and Medway.

Many different services and providers work to support families and individuals affected by domestic abuse. This strategy will bring the work of partners together, enabling a strong cohesive response, where services are strengthened and aligned to provide a better service for those at risk of or experiencing domestic abuse.

The strategy has three identified areas:

  • Early Intervention and Prevention – to stop abuse occurring and prevent escalation
  • Immediate Need – the services, interventions and support that people need whilst domestic abuse is occurring and in the immediate aftermath
  • Recovery – making sure people have the opportunity to thrive; to recover from the harm, heal and build resilience.

Domestic Abuse is prolific and wide-reaching, affecting many people across Kent and Medway. By working together, we can better help those affected by abuse and reduce the impact in the longer term.

Have your say

We welcome comments and suggestions on the draft strategy. Please read the strategy summary and then complete the online questionnaire below.

We will use the responses received during the consultation to make changes to the strategy before a final version is published. You’ll be able to see the changes we’ve made as a result of your feedback through our ‘You Said, We Did’ report.