Poverty (Impacts of Crime) (Discussions)

Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at on 9 November 2023.

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Photo of Shirley-Anne Somerville Shirley-Anne Somerville Scottish National Party

The leavers fund, which the member mentioned, is one example of the support that the Government, local authorities and the third sector can give women fleeing domestic violence. It is important that we continue to see that in the round. That is why I point the member to the other policies in our equally safe strategy that ensure that we support women at their most vulnerable time, which is what the Government intends to do.

domestic violence

violence occurring within the family