Derbyshire PCC procures victim support contract for domestic abuse

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Derbyshire PCC procures victim support contract for domestic abuse

Service to be offered to all genders aged 16 and over and their families.

PCC Angelique Foster

Date - 5th April 2022
By - Gary Mason

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Refuge has been awarded a contract worth £583.5k to deliver domestic abuse services over the next three years in Derby following a competitive tender process. The outreach service will deliver support to help victims of standard or medium...

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