20 Jul 2022
Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn has today announced that he has secured £271,000 of additional Ministry of Justice funding that will go towards increasing and strengthening support services for victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence.
In addition to this funding, the Police and Crime Commissioner has secured funding of £30,882 for a Children’s Independent Sexual Violence Advisor.
Supporting victims is one of the three key priorities of PCC Dafydd Llywelyn’s Police and Crime Plan for 2021-25. PCC Dafydd Llywelyn said, “Dyfed-Powys Police has identified that a significant amount of resourcing continues to be needed to address safeguarding demand, in particular Domestic Abuse.
“As a result, it is a responsibility of mine to ensure there are appropriate services available to meet the needs of all victims, and that we prioritise investment in services for victims of serious sexual offences.
“I am pleased to have been able to secure this additional funding from the Ministry of Justice, that will increase and strengthen the support services available.
“Unfortunately, we were only awarded approximately 25% of our total requested funding from the Ministry of Justice, and have therefore had to re-prioritise and re-calculate how we can maximise what we achieve from a reduced funding allocation.
“However, any increase in funding should still be welcomed as it will enable further access to services for those most in need, so I am pleased to announce this additional £271,000 of funding.”
The funding will be distributed between the following organisations; Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA), Calan DVS, Carmarthen Domestic Abuse Services Ltd, Pembrokeshire People First, Parental Education Growth Support (PEGS), Dewis Choice, Goleudy, and Bawso. New Pathways have also been awarded the £30,882 for a Children’s Independent Sexual Violence Advisor.
PEGS is a social enterprise focused on Child to Parent Abuse. Founding Director Michelle John said:
“We’re thrilled to have received this funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner to enable us to support more parents in the area through one to ones, virtual drop-in sessions, and bespoke programmes and workshops.
“Child to Parent Abuse sadly impacts at least 3% of households so we are pleased the Commissioner has recognised the impact this issue has upon individuals, families and communities, and is helping us to be part of the solution by providing the desperately-needed support that parents, guardians and carers are seeking.”
ENDS
Further information:
Gruff Ifan
Head of Communications and Engagement
