A man who drove from Fallowfield to dump rubbish in a Salford street has been branded "selfish" and utterly irresponsible by council bosses.
04.09.2022 - 16:05 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Funding of over a million pounds has been given to Greater Manchester to commission independent advisors who will support victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence - including LGBT victims, children and young people, as well as victims of stalking and harassment.
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has awarded Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) £1,170,000 for additional Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVA) and Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (IDSA).
More than 18 advisors will be working across the city-region, with the funding in place for three years. Both roles work independently from the police, with a number of charities and organisations being commissioned by GMCA to recruit an additional nine advisors. The money will also help make sure other existing posts continue.
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The purpose of a Domestic Violence Advisor is to address the safety of victims at high risk of harm from intimate partners, ex-partners, or family members to secure their safety and the safety of their children. An Independent Sexual Violence Advisor works to provide emotional and practical support for anyone who has experienced current or historic rape, sexual abuse or assault. If someone has reported a sexual offence to the police, an advisor can also offer support and advice on the Criminal Justice System.
The MoJ has also granted GMCA more than £730k to support victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence, as well as prevent crimes from happening. Funding will be awarded to a number of charities and organisations to develop witness centres, increase the diversity of support on offer in the city-region as well as increase therapeutic
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