What is the Angiolini Inquiry's stance on violence against women?

The Angiolini Inquiry highlights that violence against women and girls (VAWG) is not receiving the same level of funding and preventative activity as other high-priority crimes.

Why is consistent data collection important for preventing sexual crimes?

Consistent data collection is crucial for spotting patterns of offending and understanding the true scope of crimes like rape and sexual assault in public spaces.

What new measures are being recommended to combat VAWG?

Recommendations include a potential Good Samaritan law, better street lighting, and improved public messaging on how to report crimes like indecent exposure.

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VAWG Funding Gap: A National Threat Ignored?

2 Dec

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Summary

Funding for violence against women lags behind other high-priority crimes.
Lack of consistent data hinders spotting patterns in sexual offense patterns.
Calls for a Good Samaritan law and improved public safety measures intensify.

VAWG Funding Gap: A National Threat Ignored?

A critical report has revealed that funding and preventative measures for violence against women and girls (VAWG) significantly trail behind those allocated to other high-priority crimes. This disparity leads to questions about whether VAWG is genuinely treated as a national priority, despite official designations. The report underscores the urgent need to address this funding gap to ensure credible prioritization.

Further concerns have been raised regarding gaps in national data collection, particularly concerning the reporting of rape and sexual assault in public spaces. Without consistent data across all police forces, identifying patterns of offending becomes extremely challenging, hindering effective intervention. This lack of comprehensive data obscures the true scale of the problem.