Domestic violence and abuse to women in Blackpool is estimated to be nearly four times the national average. The Getting it Right Framework aims to put in place the support needed to address this. This case study forms part of our demand management, Children, young people and families, resource.
Blackpool is an area facing considerable challenges. It is the sixth most deprived local authority in England with some of the lowest levels of life expectancy and highest rates of children in care.
The risk of Domestic Violence & Abuse (DV&A) to women in Blackpool is estimated to be nearly four times the national average. The Getting it Right Framework, has been signed up to by Blackpool Council and all partner agencies, and has devised a Continuous Assessment Process to be used for all families who require additional support; as defined in the locally agreed Thresholds.