Supporting Victims and Survivors of Domestic Abuse to Achieve Safety and Financial Independence

That the Parliament recognises the devastating impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children; acknowledges that financial dependence and economic abuse can prevent victims from leaving abusive relationships; commends the vital work of charities and frontline organisations across Scotland that help victims and survivors rebuild safe and independent lives; calls on the Scottish Government to ensure that public funding for victims and survivors is targeted towards effective frontline support, with consistent access across Scotland, clear standards for service delivery, transparent reporting on outcomes and value for taxpayers’ money, and further calls on the Scottish Government to identify and address gaps in provision so that victims and survivors can access the practical support they need to achieve safety and financial independence.