Scoping Study: Violence Against Women and Girls Services

Abstract

Aims and Key Research Areas
The overall aim of the scoping review was to examine ways in which funding approaches and service provision for Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in England and Wales could be improved.
Objectives:
• To explore existing VAWG services, initiatives and funded projects in England and Wales
• To enhance understanding of the barriers and challenges to VAWG advancement, including key gaps in provision and funding.
• To identify ways to improve funding and commissioning approaches and delivery models for VAWG services at risk.
• To explore opportunities for Funders to work together to fund a comprehensive VAWG delivery model
• To document areas of best VAWG practice as identified by participants
Methodology:
Over 70 professionals with experience of commissioning for VAWG services were contacted via email for possible recruitment to the study. A total of 34 interviews with 35 individuals were undertaken in 2017.