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Specialist Domestic Violence Courts

The Specialist Domestic Violence Court (SDVC) Programme commenced in April 2006 identifying the first 23 individual SDVC systems. A National Resource Manual outlining the recommended core components of an SDVC was published in March 2006 to aid consistency of service delivery in SDVCs. A further 39 SDVCs were selected in April 2007, bringing the total number to 64. In April 2008 a further 34 SDVC systems were selected, bringing the total number of SDVC systems accredited by the national programme to 98.

Title: Justice with Safety: Special Domestic Violence Courts Review 2007-08
Authors: Her Majesty's Court Service, Home Office, Criminal Justice Service
Number of pages: 46
Date published: March 2008
Availability: Download full report PDF 176Kb

This report outlines the findings of a review of the first 23 SDVCs. The review aimed to:

1. Assess the performance of SDVCs and develop a better understanding of the key components needed to deliver the measures of success;
2. Identify barriers to delivery and good practice in relation to operating an SDVC; and,
3. Inform the ongoing development of the SDVC Programme including a review of the core components and the subsequent updating of the National Resource Manual.

Download Justice with Safety: Special Domestic Violence Courts Review 2007-08 PDF 176Kb

Download a full list of the latest 34 SDVC systems to be selected for funding by the Ministry of Justice Word Doc

For further information on the SDVC Programme please use links to the side of the page.

Last update: Wednesday, April 02, 2008