Derbyshire County Council & Derby City Council Equality Impact Analysis Record Form 2011 Department DCC- Adult Care, DCC Chief Executives, Derby City & Neighbourhood Partnerships Service Area Domestic Abuse/ Sexual Violence Title of policy/ practice/ service of function Derbyshire Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence Strategy 2012 - 14 Chair of Analysis Team Lisa Morris – Service Manager, Domestic Abuse (DCC) Throughout this EIA we will refer to victims of domestic and sexual abuse collectively unless otherwise stated. Stage 1. Prioritising what is being analysed a. Why has the policy, practice, service or function been chosen? b. What if any proposals have been made to alter the policy, service or function? a) On an annual basis, Derbyshire Constabulary, in partnership with Derby City Community Safety Partnership and the County’s Safer Derbyshire Partnership undertakes a joint strategic threat and risk assessment. This assessment process identifies the priority areas in relation to crime and community safety for the partnership to focus on over the following 12 months. Domestic violence, rape and serious sexual assault consistently feature in the top ten priorities across the city and county. Historically there have been two strategies for domestic abuse, one for the County and one for the City. This strategy is the first in Derbyshire under the new collaborative governance structure focussing on both domestic abuse, sexual violence and the considerable overlap between the two. b) As a result to changes in the national agenda addressing domestic abuse and sexual violence, it has become necessary to redevelop the strategy so that it better takes account of: - Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Communities Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Communities Adults at risk/ Vulnerable Adults including those with disabilities Male victims Children & Young People The draft strategy is a result of a comprehensive consultation across both Derbyshire County and Derby City. (see section 7 for more details) 1 c. What is the purpose of the policy, practice, service or function? This Strategy is the first in Derbyshire under the new joint governance structure focussing on both domestic abuse, serious sexual violence and the considerable overlap between the two. The aim of this strategy is to provide a framework around which both statutory and voluntary agencies will continue to work together over the next two years in order to: Reduce the prevalence of domestic abuse and sexual violence by the use of preventative interventions Raise awareness of domestic abuse and sexual violence as an issue for both males and females of any age, ethnicity or sexual orientation. To work with children, younger adults and adults at risk to improve the early identification of domestic abuse and sexual violence To increase confidence in the Criminal Justice System thus encouraging and enabling victims to report incidence of domestic abuse and sexual violence To identify gaps in service provision To ensure quality support services are available for both victims and perpetrators throughout the County There is a commitment from all relevant partner agencies to ensure that we continue to review and improve services for all victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence in Derbyshire. Stage 2. The team carrying out the analysis Name (Chair) Lisa Morris Andrea Parkin Michelle Collins Jane Harrison John Cowings Ann Webster Area of expertise/ role Service Manager – Domestic Abuse (DCC) Head of Crime Reduction (City & Neighbourhood Partnerships – Derby City) Assistant Community Safety Manager (DCC) Partnership Development Officer (City & Neighbourhood Partnerships – Derby City) Critical Friend – Senior Policy Officer, Equalities (Derbyshire County Council) Critical Friend – Equalities Manager (Derby City Council) 2 Stage 3. The scope of the analysis The scope of the analysis is to check that the strategy embraces the new Equality Act 2010, complies with the new public sector duties (by having due regard for the need to advance equality of opportunity, eradicate unlawful prohibited conduct and promotes good relations between people with a protected characteristic and those without), and endorses the requirements of the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy (Home Office). Collaborative working has given us the opportunity to share a wide range of knowledge and experience for best overall effect. We are able to agree shared local priorities and targets/ambitions; share resource and streamline cross agency processes and ensure a clearly identifiable criminal justice system with all agencies playing their part and working together. A copy of the new Governance structure can be found at Appendix A. In preparation for the production of the strategy a series of consultation events took place. This included the Domestic Abuse Conference within the County, which sought the views of over 200 people from a range of agencies and organisations. Further to this Derby City held a workshop which was attended by a wide range of partners who were invited to contribute their views and endorse the proposed key outcomes of the Strategy. In addition to the statutory agencies we have also consulted with representatives from the Derbyshire Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence Co-ordination Group, the four County Domestic Abuse Action Groups and the City Multi Agency Domestic Abuse Group which include: - Derbyshire Friend Hadhari Nari Women’s Work Safe & Sound Derbyshire Support & Advice for Men (DSAM) Elected Members – City & County Furthermore briefings have been given to the Derby City Safer, Stronger Communities Outcome Board, Derbyshire County Safer Communities Board and the document has been presented at both Adults and Children’s Safeguarding Boards across City and County. Although we have not consulted directly with the public/service users their views have been sought through the various agencies that support them. 3 Stage 4. Data and consultation feedback a. Sources of data and consultation used Source Safer Derbyshire Research & Information Team including Police data, Agency data, LCJB data British Crime Survey (2009/10) Walby & Allen (March 2004) Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy (2010) Section 9 Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act (2004) The Stern report (2010) Commercialisation & Sexualisation of Childhood – Reg Bailey (2010) Area Based Grant Evaluation (2010) Annual strategic risk and threat assessment Derbyshire Community Safety Agreement The Derby Plan (2011-2026) Derby City Council Plan (2011-2014) Co-ordinated Action Against Domestic Abuse (CAADA) data Reason for using Intelligence & Analysis National background data Academic research & findings National Strategy/Government Direction Legislation/Government Direction Academic research/Government Direction Academic Research/Government Direction Consultation exercise with service providers Multi Agency risk and threat annual process – highlights priorities for County/City Reduction of Domestic Abuse is a key outcome for the Community Safety Agreement Result of three wishes consultation – City’s vision Shows how the City’s vision will be taken forward Nationally recognised domestic abuse expertise Stage 5. Analysing the impact or effects a. What does the data tell you? Protected Group Age Findings Our research indicates that domestic abuse/sexual violence is ageless and can affect anyone. Domestic Abuse According to police data females aged 16-24 are the highest risk group accounting for 32.5% of the referrals in 2011/12. Sexual Violence According to police data the greater proportion of reporting relates to people aged 17 and under (57% of total referrals between 2010/12) 4 Disability Gender (Sex) Those victims self referring to the Sexual Assault referral Centre are predominantly between the ages of 18-25. In 2011, there were 54 self referrals, 16 preferred not to disclose their age, whilst 19 clients were between the age of 14yrs and 29 yrs. The data tells us that disability is a factor and those with a disability can be more vulnerable to abuse. Domestic Abuse Research tells us that domestic abuse can affect males and females. National data suggests that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men will be affected by DV at some stage in their lives however the data source is deemed unreliable due to under-reporting. In Derbyshire there were 3465 female victims of domestic abuse in 2011/12 and 874. Sexual Violence Research and statistical data from both national and local sources tells us the sexual violence is predominantly perpetrated by males against females. Derbyshire data for 2011/12 indicates that 89.6% (N=457) of serious sexual offences were perpetrated by male on female. Further analysis indicates that 9.4% (N=48) of serious sexual violence was perpetrated by male on male, 0.04% (N=2) was female on male and 0.6% (N=3) was female on female. Gender reassignment There is neither national or local data available to evidence this at present. Contact has been made with the national charity Broken Rainbow and they are currently trying to pull together statistics that reflect DV and Gender reassignment Marriage and civil partnership According to the 2009/10 British Crime Survey 2.4% of males who had experienced domestic abuse were married compared to 3.7% of females who were married. We currently don’t collect this data locally as we don’t separate between marriage and partner. Pregnancy and maternity Domestic Abuse Statistics from Women’s Aid suggest that females who are pregnant or have recently given birth are known to be a higher risk group with approximately 30% of abuse starting during pregnancy. During 2011/12 there were 7 domestic abuse referrals received from Maternity units. 5 Sexual Violence National statistics from AVA (against violence and abuse) suggest that approximately 4% of rapes result in pregnancy. It is the intention of the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) to collect this data. We will revisit this as part of the annual review. Race Data on ethnicity is collated. Due to the demographics of Derbyshire, White British is consistently the highest reported group however it is recognised that incidents from BME communities are under-reported. Domestic Abuse Derbyshire data for 2011/12 indicates that across City and County 76.7% of domestic abuse victims were White British (68.8% in City and 81.1% in County) According to the 2009/10 British Crime Survey 4.3% of male victims of domestic abuse in the past 12 months were White British compared to 7.5% of female respondents. Sexual Violence Derbyshire data for 2011/12 indicates that 73.7% of victims of sexual violence across Derbyshire were White British. According to the 2009/10 British Crime Survey 0,4% of male victims of domestic abuse in the past 12 months were White British compared to 2.3% of female respondents. Religion and belief including non-belief Data on religion isn’t specifically collected however it is recognised that cultural differences have an impact on Forced Marriage, Honour Based Violence and Female Genital Mutilation In 2011/12 there were 87 referrals made to the police that were linked with honour based violence and/or forced marriage. According to the Forced Marriage Unit there were 1468 instances of forced or possible forced marriage in 2011. 6 Sexual orientation Domestic Abuse National statistics suggest that domestic abuse occurs at the same ratio as heterosexual relationships. Whilst we do collect data locally re sexual orientation for high risk cases of domestic abuse this is minimal and inconclusive. In 2011/12 we only received 3 referrals to MARAC for victims who identified themselves as LGBT. Sexual Violence Whilst data is collected it is minimal. Clients often prefer not to answer the question. However, in 2011 when clients were asked 393 responded of those, 200 declined to say, 184 responded as Heterosexual, 3 as Gay, 2 as Lesbian and 4 as Bi-sexual. Non-statutory Socio-economic Whilst domestic abuse can happen to everyone we do recognise that the higher proportion of reporting does come from areas of deprivation. Domestic abuse According to the 2009/10 British Crime Survey the greater proportion of both male (4.7%) and female (10.7%) of domestic abuse victims were from the 20% most deprived output areas. Sexual Violence According to the 2009/10 British Crime Survey the greater proportion of both male (0.7%) and female (2.7%) of sexual violence victims were from the 20% most deprived output areas. Rural We are currently looking at local data in relation to this. Domestic abuse can happen to everyone however due to limited access to services reporting from rural areas is significantly lower. Domestic Abuse According to the 2009/10 British Crime Survey 3.8% of male victims of domestic abuse were from rural areas compared to 7.2% of females. In 2011/12 there were 525 domestic abuse referrals in High Peak and Derbyshire Dales, accounting for 18.8% of the total referrals for the County. 7 Sexual Violence According to the 2009/10 British Crime Survey 0.2% of male victims of sexual violence were from rural areas compared to 2.3% of females In 2011/12 sexual violence referrals for High Peak and Derbyshire Dales accounted for 16.4% of calls for services in the County and 13.9% of sexual offence crimes. b. What does customer feedback, complaints or discussions with stakeholder groups tell you about the impact of the policy, practice, service or function on the protected characteristic groups? Protected Group Age Findings We recognised that previous strategies did not embrace all of the protected groups. Following extensive consultation with statutory and voluntary partners this strategy strives to address the impact of domestic abuse and sexual violence on all of the eleven protected groups. The strategy will be refreshed on an annual basis and the drivers for this will be: Changes in national legislation Changes in local priorities/risk and threat Impact of the Police & Crime Commissioner NB: The requirements of the various protected characteristic groups e.g. someone with a hearing disability would be addressed within that organisations service procedures. Disability As services are re-commissioned the service specification will take account of the Equality Act requirements As above Gender (Sex) As above Gender reassignment As above Marriage and civil partnership Pregnancy and maternity Race As above Religion and belief including non-belief As above As above As above 8 Sexual orientation As above Non-statutory Socio-economic As above Rural As above c. Are there any other groups of people who may experience an adverse impact because of the proposals to change a policy or service who are not listed above? The purpose of making these changes to the strategy is to ensure that all groups are considered. d. Gaps in data What are your main gaps in information and understanding of the impact of your policy and services? Please indicate whether you have identified ways of filling these gaps. Gaps in data General under-reporting in the following areas: Forced Marriage Honour Based Violence Stalking & Harassment Travelling Communities Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender – particularly transgender People with disability including learning disability/autism Male victims Mental ill health Action to deal with this Education, Training, Increase confidence in reporting, awareness raising, analysis, surveys, research, communication strategies, development of task and finish groups to address key actions, Improved monitoring by police and other reporting agencies 9 Stage 6. Ways of mitigating unlawful prohibited conduct or unwanted adverse impact, or to promote improved equality of opportunity or good relations This strategy is written for the attention and direction of professionals and service providers working with victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence. It is the individual agency’s responsibility to interpret and deliver the appropriate service to their client group. Whilst this is a publicly accessible document it is intended in practice to be used by professionals. Therefore due to financial constraints partners have agreed that this document will only be produced in an English format. We have mitigated any adverse impact on the professionals and service providers that this strategy is aimed at by taking into their needs and concerns via the consultation process. The purpose of the strategy is also to ensure that professionals and service providers are aware of any statutory or legal obligations such as domestic homicide reviews. Stage 7. Do stakeholders agree with your findings and proposed response? Yes. This has been endorsed by the following groups: - - Local Domestic Abuse Action Groups (DAAGs – County) Multi Agency Domestic Abuse Group (MADAG – City) City & County Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence Co-ordinating Group Including Derbyshire Friend, Hadhari Nari, Derbyshire Support & Advice for Men (DSAM) City & County Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence Governance Group Including DCC, CNP, Police, Health, YOT, LCJB, Probation, DFRS Derbyshire Safeguarding Adults at Risk Partnership Board Derby City Safeguarding Children’s Board Derby City Safer Stronger Communities Outcome Board Derbyshire County Council Adult Care Senior Management Team Derby City Equalities Group Derbyshire County Council Corporate Equalities Group Derbyshire Homelessness Officers Group 10 Stage 8 and 9. Objectives setting/ implementation Objective Planned action Who When Ensure that services provided meet the needs of service users Ensure that service providers are responsible for the collation, management and distribution of qualitative data and feedback from service users via services To identify what data is currently recorded by service providers. Where a gap is identified and it is reasonably believed that the data can be collected then processes will be put in place for that data to be collected and shared. E.g. Gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief including non-belief. Undertake a scoping exercise within rural communities in Derbyshire to ascertain any issues with regards reporting and accessing services Refresh the strategy Service Providers including SARC, FJC, IDVA, DV providers etc Ongoing Co-ordination Group, DAAGs, MADAG Co-ordination Group/ SDRI End of Q2 – June 2012 Via SDRI performance monitoring End of Q4 – March 2012 Via feedback to Coordination Group Co-ordination Group task and finish group Scoping – short term with Medium to long term actions Annually Co-ordination Group Address the gaps in data Identify the reason for under-reporting in rural areas To ensure that the strategy continues to be fit for purpose Co-ordination Group How will this be monitored? Contract Management, performance monitoring Co-ordination Group 11 Stage 10. Monitoring and review/ mainstreaming into business plans Please indicate whether any of your objectives have been added to service or business plans and your arrangements for monitoring and reviewing progress/ future impact? The Strategy and subsequent delivery plan will be monitored and reviewed by the Derbyshire Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Co-ordination Group. Performance monitoring will be carried out by Safer Derbyshire Research and Information Team on a quarterly basis. The strategy also feeds into the Derbyshire Community Safety Agreement which is reviewed by the Safer Communities Board and performance management is collated on CorVu. The Derby Plan is reviewed and monitored by the Derby City and Neighbourhood Leadership Board and performance management is collated on DORIS. Stage 11. Publishing the completed analysis Completed analysis approved by on 01 August 2012 Where and when published? 12 Appendix A Safer Communities DCJB Safer Stronger Communities Serious Sexual Violence/Domestic Violence Governance (Quarterly) To provide overall direction, management and guidance to the MARAC, SARC, FJC and SDVC Governance of MARAC/SARC/FJC/SDVC. CAADA compliance. Equality analysis. Deal with escalated issues. Performance - exception reporting. High level decision making. Review risks. Budgetary control where appropriate. Identify funding streams Replaces MARAC Governance Board/SARC Strategic FJC Strategic Mtgs DV/SSV/V&W Co-ordinating Group City and County (Quarterly) Development and governance of joint city/county strategic plan. Tasking operational groups. Deal with issues escalated from Operational groups. Review and development of the MARAC process Escalate issues to the appropriate Governance Group. Review performance including issues identified from service. questionnaires. Review risks. Implement equality analysis. Ensure implementation of new policies and procedures. Replaces V&W Group/SSV Group/County DV Forum CSP Strategic Groups local decision making County DAGs Domestic Abuse Action Groups x 4 Ensure delivery of the strategic plan. Identify issues and resolve issues or escalate issue to Strategic Group. Conduct case reviews. Ensure quality service delivery and identify gaps. Delivery of new policies and procedures . SDVC South and North MARACs 4 County 1 City City MADAG Multi Agency Domestic Abuse Group (Bi-monthly) Ensure delivery of the strategic plan. Identify issues and resolve issues or escalate issue to Strategic Group. Conduct case reviews. Ensure quality service delivery and identify gaps. Delivery of new policies and procedures. 13