About this page. This page summarises a Domestic Homicide Review published in the Home Office DHR Library. The full report is available at the source link below. Victim and perpetrator names are not included in extracted summaries on this page.
Source · Domestic Homicide Review
North Devon and Torridge review
CSP: North Devon and Torridge
Published: December 2022
Extracted: 2 recs
Statutory domestic homicide review under section 9 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004. Source: Home Office DHR Library.
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Source: Home Office DHR Library
Summary
The review highlights the under-recognition of domestic abuse among older people, particularly non-physical forms, and the challenges they face in seeking help or ending abusive relationships. It also notes difficulties for health services in identifying subtle safeguarding signs in elderly patients.
Extracted recommendations
| # | Recommendation | Addressed to |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | Promote awareness among older people in Devon of the range of forms domestic abuse can take, and the availability of local advice and support. (#101-#104) | Safer Devon Partnership | Torridge Community Safety Partnership |
| R2 | Ensure that domestic abuse training for front line staff recognises the particular risks and challenges for elderly victims. (#106, #111-#113) | Safer Devon Partnership | Torridge Community Safety Partnership |
| Recommendations extracted from the published report. Source: Home Office DHR Library. View full report ↗ | ||