"I am delighted to commission £220,000 to Splitz Support Service and in particular the Phoenix Project which launched in June 2018.
"Splitz is an independent charity and leading provider of domestic abuse support services in the south west. They play a key role in shaping strategy and policy through their participation in local strategy groups, domestic abuse forums and by lobbying local, regional and national government.
"They work with partner agencies and the local community to research and forecast support needs, and develop and deliver a range of quality services and other solutions. The services are developed with input from service users and others in the local community.
"In June 2018, Wiltshire Council and I commissioned the Phoenix Project that is provided by Splitz Support Service. The project aims to provide a range of valuable support to male and female victims of domestic and sexual abuse in the county. It also works with people who want to change their harmful behaviour in Wiltshire and victims of sexual violence in Wiltshire and Swindon."
Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) has far reaching consequences in our populations:
DVA has one of the highest repeat victimisation rates of any other crime type
It is estimated that only 20 per cent of DVA incidents are reported to the police (Home Office 2004)
Splitz Support Service can be contacted directly on:
Tel: 01225 775276
Email: [email protected]
[1] Walby, S (2004) The cost of domestic violence Women & Equality Unit: London.