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Sexual Violence and Abuse Action Plan & Implementation Guide

On 2 April 2007, the Interdepartmental Ministerial Group on Sexual Offending published a cross-government Action Plan on Sexual Violence and Abuse. The purpose of the Action Plan is to

• Tell our stakeholders and members of the public what we are seeking to achieve in relation to sexual violence and abuse
• Identify the actions we are taking to deliver our objectives
• Identify gaps in existing work which require further consideration
• Increase transparency and enable us to be held to account on delivery of our objectives
• Provide a platform for developing a more strategic and holistic approach to tackling sexual violence and abuse

To view a copy of the plan click here

To view a summary of the plan click here

The Action Plan is supported by an implementation guide, which sets out the roles and responsibilities of key delivery agencies and partnerships in delivering the objectives of the Action Plan. It also includes a background section which explains how sexual violence and abuse fits with national targets and local delivery agendas.

To view a copy of the implementation guide click here

For ease of reference, you can also go straight to the relevant section of the implementation guide for your agency or partnership.

• Crime Disorder Reduction Partnerships/Community Safety Parterships
• Local Criminal Justice Boards
• Local Safeguarding Adults Partnerships or Adult Protection Committees
• Local Safeguarding Children's Boards
• Sexual Violence and Childhood Sexual Abuse Voluntary Sector
• Police
• Crown Prosecution Service
• Health Service
• Local Authorities
• Prison Service
• Probation Service
• Youth Offending Teams
• Immigration Nationality Directorate
• Her Majesty's Court Service

Equality Impact Assessment

Click here to view the Equality Impact Assessment for the Action Plan

Last update: Thursday, May 29, 2008