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Tackling domestic violence a priority for government; A renewed drive to tackle the horrific crime of domestic violence was launched today by the Home Office.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-31 March 2005-UK Government: Tackling domestic violence a priority for government; A renewed drive to tackle the horrific crime of domestic violence was launched today by the Home Office.(C)1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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Following the advent of new laws and March's month of action to raise awareness of the crime, a national action plan, published today, sets out the significant progress made so far and outlines future proposals to further improve support to victims and bring more perpetrators to justice.

It sets out six key Government goals for the coming year:

- reducing the prevalence of domestic violence;

- increasing the rate that domestic violence is reported;

- increasing the rate of domestic violence offences that are brought to justice;

- ensuring victims of domestic violence are adequately protected and supported nationwide; and,

- reducing the number of domestic violence related homicides.

Reinforcing the plan, front-line service providers and stakeholders will come together at a series of seminars, to be run in...

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