Kirklees Council to receive funding to support victims of domestic abuse

The funding will be used to provide therapy and counselling for victims and their children who are in safe accommodation.

This is a key part of the government’s Domestic Abuse Bill which will come into effect later this year, subject to the bill becoming law.

Councillor Carole Pattison, Cabinet Member for Learning, Aspiration and Communities, said:

“Domestic abuse in all its many forms is an abhorrent crime and that is why this funding is extremely welcome.

“In Kirklees we are already providing support to victims in a variety of ways but this funding will be crucial in boosting our response to victims and their children. Those who unfortunately suffer from domestic abuse, and their families, more often than not require specialist support and this money will used to help us enhance our current offer.

“If you, or someone you know, suffers from domestic abuse then please reach out, support is available.”

Councils across England will receive £125 million with Kirklees Council set to receive £918,922.

This is part of a wider package of support for victims of rape and domestic abuse, with a £40 million funding boost for victim support services announced last week.