Decision details

To adopt the Gloucestershire Tackling Domestic Abuse Strategy 2025-28

Domestic abuse remains a significant issue in Gloucestershire, with 2.3 million people affected nationally each year. Crimes recorded as domestic abuse account for 19% of all crimes reported to Gloucestershire Constabulary ; an increase from the 13% seen in the previous domestic abuse needs assessment .

The new tackling domestic abuse strategy builds on the previous strategy and the achievements of Gloucestershire’s multi-agency response and strategic approach which has been in place since 2014. It reflects increased awareness, improved crime recording, and strengthened partnerships and recognises that whilst domestic abuse as a gendered crime (in that it disproportionately affects women and girls), it acknowledges its impact on all genders.

The strategy outlines the county’s vision for everybody to live free from abuse and harm and that victims/survivors will have access to the right support at the right time, and our ambition to end domestic abuse. It includes the strategic priorities, objectives and outcomes that sit underneath, and the key metrics that will be used to monitor progress in achieving these.

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