Domestic abuse victims supported by £900,000 grant

Coventry City Council has been given £885,733 to support and house domestic abuse survivors

Domestic abuse survivors in Coventry will continue to be provided with safe housing and support following a £900,000 grant.

Coventry City Council has received similar amounts in government funding for the past two years.

The authority, like others in the UK, was given additional legal duties by the government's Domestic Abuse Act to protect victims and their children.

Deputy leader Abdul Salam Khan said the grant would enable the continuation of "vital, life-saving work".

Councillor Khan said: "We must work together as a city to help victims and break the cycle of abuse by educating children and giving them access to the advice and support they need."

The council and its partner agencies also help victims remain in their own homes where possible.

Organisations including The Wish Project, Coventry and Warwickshire Mind Space 2 Thrive, Haven and Panahghar have supported the authority's domestic abuse projects.

A new council programme of support was designed in consultation with adult and children survivors following the implementation of the act in 2021.

This includes the provision of safe housing, emotional and mental health support and educating children about abuse.