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Wednesday, 18 June 2008 |
A new approach to tackling domestic violence that impacts on children and young people has been released by the Scottish Government today.
It is estimated that domestic abuse effects more than 100,000 young people in Scotland, something Communities Minister Stewart Maxwell has called “a dark stain on Scotland’s conscience.”
The National Domestic Abuse Delivery Plan sets out 13 priorities to reduce domestic abuse under the four themes of ‘protection, provision, prevention and participation.’
The plan - a joint venture between the Scottish Government, COSLA and key agencies - suggests, amongst the priorities, increased training for NHS staff, police officers and teachers to raise awareness.
Mr Maxwell said:
“Domestic abuse is a dark stain on Scotland's conscience that has blighted the lives of many thousands of Scotland's women, children and young people. Its effects can be seen in children's reaction to the violence and emotional abuse they witness, and to which they may be subject.
“This National Domestic Abuse Delivery Plan is groundbreaking and leads the way in the UK. It has been informed by the harrowing experiences of children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse. It signals our commitment - morally and financially - to get it right for these children and young people, their families and communities.”
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