National context
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 provided the first statutory definition of domestic abuse. The 2021 Act also imposed several statutory duties on North Tyneside Council. These relate to the provision of support to victims of domestic abuse and their children residing within refuges and other safe accommodation.
In March 2022 the Home Office published its Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan. The Plan has four pillars: prioritising prevention, supporting victims, pursuing perpetrators, and a stronger system.