End Racism In The VAWG Sector
Hackney Council is addressing a disparity in referrals to its Domestic Abuse Intervention Service for Black and Global Majority residents.
Hackney Council is addressing a disparity in referrals to its Domestic Abuse Intervention Service (DAIS), where a higher proportion of Black and Global Majority residents are referred compared to the borough's census population. This issue was discussed at a Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission meeting in September 2025, as part of a review of the Eliminating Violence Against Women & Girls Strategy 2022-25.
The discussion highlights the ongoing work of organisations like End Racism In The VAWG Sector, which promotes anti-racism within the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector. No further meetings or actions regarding this specific disparity have been announced.
Key facts
- Hackney Council is addressing a disparity in referrals to its Domestic Abuse Intervention Service (DAIS). Source
- A higher proportion of Black and Global Majority residents are referred to DAIS compared to Hackney's census population. Source
- The disparity was discussed at a Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission meeting in September 2025. Source
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