Latest News

• Department of Justice launch consultation on protecting victims of domestic abuse from cross-examination by their abusers

  The Department of Justice have launched a consultation on protecting victims of domestic abuse from … Read More →

• New domestic abuse offence for Northern Ireland

  The Department of Justice confirmed the Westminster Domestic Abuse bill will be extended to Northern … Read More →

• Belfast Domestic & Sexual Violence Partnership’s Action Plan 2019/2020

  The Partnership’s action plan for 2019/2020 is available to read – BDSVP Action Plan 1920v2  

• PSNI launch new domestic abuse campaign

  The PSNI have launched their new domestic abuse campaign. Every 17 minutes PSNI officers respond … Read More →

• Regional Newsletter

  The 5 local Domestic & Sexual Violence Partnerships across Northern Ireland, have come together to … Read More →

• Criminal Justice Inspection NI report into handling of domestic violence and abuse cases

  CJI’s Chief Inspector Brendan McGuigan has called for further action to be taken by the … Read More →

• 2018 -2019 – A year in the Partnership

  Find out about the work of the Belfast Area Domestic & Sexual Violence Partnership carried … Read More →

• Sir John Gillen has completed his review of arrangements to deliver justice in serious sexual offence cases.

  Sir John Gillen has completed his review into the law and procedures in serious sexual … Read More →

• Publication of Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse Year 4 Action Plan

  The Department of Justice and the Department of Health have jointly published a 2019/20 action … Read More →

• Make Yourself Heard Campaign

  ‘Make Yourself Heard’ campaign This is a national campaign to raise awareness of the silent … Read More →