Purpose

The purpose of this report is
to update Cabinet Member on the proposed service for complex women
who have suffered from trauma, particularly domestic
abuse.

Decision

Decision(s):
That

 
The approach being taken in order
to progress this service to procurement be approved.
 

Reasons for the Decision(s):
 
Whilst Sefton already has a
Complex Women’s Service, this is within Homeless
Services and does not
specifically address domestic abuse.
 
Alternative Options
Considered and Rejected: (including any
Risk Implications)
 
The alternative is to do
nothing and leave a particularly vulnerable group of women at
risk.