Please receive this forwarded information from Public Health, Adults Health & Care, Hampshire County Council:
Domestic abuse: open letter from the Business Minister to employers
The Business Minister has written to employers has written an open letter to employers reminding them of their duty to protect employees who are victims of domestic abuse
Home Secretary to introduce ‘Kay’s Law’ reform to better protect victims
New laws to reform pre-charge bail will provide better protection for victims and witnesses in cases of violent and sexual offences. The Home Office has published its response to a consultation on pre-charge bail, which allows police to release a suspect from custody subject to conditions, while they gather evidence or await a charging decision. The new measures will ensure a system where individuals are not held on bail for unreasonable lengths of time, whilst enabling police to impose strict conditions on more suspects in high-harm cases, including most cases of domestic abuse and sexual violence. The full package of reforms will be named ‘Kay’s Law’ in memory of Kay Richardson, who was murdered by her ex-partner following his release under investigation, despite evidence of previous domestic abuse. The name ‘Kay’s Law’ also intends to help raise awareness of the new reforms amongst police and the public, and encourage greater use of pre-charge bail where necessary and proportionate, as well as increased engagement with victims. The measures will be brought before Parliament in a major criminal justice bill, which will be introduced as soon as parliamentary time allows. The Bill will provide better support and protection to police, create safer communities, and make sure those guilty of heinous crimes spend longer behind bars.
Survey – Accessing Mental Health and Wellbeing Services for 18-25 Year Olds
We are being asked for help with disseminating a survey through existing networks to reach out to young adults who have had experience of accessing mental health services, their families and carers and professionals that work with young people and adults experiencing severe mental health.
Please see the link below for more information and please do share with any young people who engage with your services or others who may be interested in providing their view. The survey will be open until at least Mid-February 2021.
Accessing Mental Health and Wellbeing Services for 18-25 Year Olds | Frimley Health and Care
TRAINING
Free training: Shining a Light on Domestic Abuse: The Health Edition – 10 Feb
Calling all mental health workers, dentists and health professionals! YOU can play a vital role in ending domestic abuse.
Guest speakers include:
- Nicole Jacobs Domestic Abuse Commissioner,
- Miranda Pio Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse,
- Kate Taylor Weetman Consultant in Dental Public Health, Public Health England
All other domestic abuse training is listed on the HDAP web page
https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/hantsdomesticabuse/domesticabusetraining
