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From: Mairead.Smith@antrim.gov.uk
To: dave.mortimer@mensaid.com
Cc: Joyce.Cathcart@antrim.gov.uk
Sent: Friday, July 14, 2006 10:32 AM
Subject: Official request for information by Men's Aid [Scanned]
Dear Mr Mortimer
Thank you for
your e-mail dated 27 June requesting information regarding funding
for victims of domestic violence.
Antrim Borough
Community Safety Partnership conducted a community safety audit in
2005. The findings of this audit indicated that domestic violence
was a high priority issues within the Borough of Antrim. In carrying
out this audit, it was recognised that domestic violence is a crime
that is under reported. However, the data collated indicated that,
in Antrim Borough, women and children are most likely to be victims
of domestic violence.
In Northern Ireland,
Women’s Aid is the primary group that raises awareness about
domestic violence and offers support to female victims. Antrim Borough
Community Safety Partnership works closely with the regional Women’s
Aid office. In addition, the Partnership works closely with PSNI and
Victim Support to tackle domestic violence issues for all victims
in Antrim Borough.
Antrim Borough
Community Safety Partnership provided Women’s Aid funding in
the sum of £6,000 in 2005 / 2006. During the period 2006 to
2008 the Partnership has allocated £5,000 funding per year to
Women’s Aid.
As local statistics
indicate that domestic violence is an issue principally affecting
local women and children Antrim Borough Community Safety Partnership
has provided funding to the organisation best placed to assist in
tackling this problem.
Antrim Borough
Community Safety Partnership is committed to working closely with
all organisations and agencies that will assist in dealing with domestic
violence and will continue to support projects that will reduce this
crime.
Should you wish
to discuss this matter further please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely
Mairead Smith
Community
Safety Officer
ANTRIM BOROUGH COUNCIL
50 STILES WAY
ANTRIM BT41 2UB
028 9446 3113
Joyce Cathcart
Records Management Officer
Antrim Borough Council
Civic Centre
50 Stiles Way
Antrim BT41 2UB
028 9446 3113
Joyce.Cathcart@antrim.gov.uk
