The Greater Manchester Gender-Based Violence Strategy 2021-2031 aims to reduce gender-based violence against men and boys, encourage them to seek help and ensure accessible services are available.
It has been co-authored by David Gadd, a professor of Criminology at The University of Manchester, alongside the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, and partners and organisations across the city region.
Three key areas of focus are:
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Domestic violence and abuse, including familial abuse
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Rape, sexual assault and sexual abuse
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So called honour-based abuse and violence, including forced marriage.
It will see the creation of independent domestic violence advisors and establish a victims service coordinator role for therapeutic and advice services.
It will also extend the existing arrangement, in place across all 10 local authorities, to allow victims to be rehoused in suitable accommodation where needed.
Guidance for people who suffered abuse who go to show signs of a likelihood of committing sexual offences or causing harm themselves will also be included.
