AQW 52011/11-16

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 07/12/2015
Answered On Date: 14/03/2016
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what research was carried out by his Department regarding (i) domestic violence and abuse against older people, particularly older women, in respect of the Stopping Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse Strategy 2013-2020; and (ii) the barriers to reporting domestic abuse against those receiving care in a care home setting, or within their own home.

Answer:

My Department utilised a wide range of existing resources and stakeholder advice to inform development of the ‘Stopping Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse in Northern Ireland’ Strategy.