126. The Dewis Choice Initiative: Transforming the response to domestic violence
Sarah Wydall

Research produced by the Dewis Choice Initiative challenged previous responses to Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) which assumed gendered violence only occurs in women under 45 years old.

The Dewis Choice Initiative improved access to justice and wellbeing for older victim-survivors of DVA across Wales, through the delivery of a unique co-produced justice and welfare service, which safeguarded older victim-survivors; informed more effective provision and delivery of public services for older victim-survivors of DVA across the UK; and informed national guidance and campaigns within Wales on the protection and safeguarding of older people.

Centre For Age Gender and Social Justice – Dewis Choice Initiative

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