Domestic Abuse Intervention Service
Hackney Council is addressing a disparity in referrals to its Domestic Abuse Intervention Service.
Hackney Council is currently addressing a disparity in referrals to its Domestic Abuse Intervention Service (DAIS), which supports victims and survivors of domestic abuse. A higher proportion of Black and Global Majority residents are being referred to the service compared to their representation in the borough's census population. This issue was discussed in September 2025.
The disproportionality in representation of Black and Global Majority people referred to DAIS in 2024/25 was highlighted during a review of the Eliminating Violence Against Women & Girls Strategy 2022-25. This discussion took place at a Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission meeting.
Key facts
- Hackney Council is addressing a disparity in referrals to its Domestic Abuse Intervention Service. Source
- A higher proportion of Black and Global Majority residents are referred to DAIS compared to the borough's census population. Source
- This issue was discussed at a Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission meeting on 23 September 2025. Source
- The disproportionality in DAIS referrals for Black and Global Majority people was noted in 2024/25. Source
- The discussion was part of a review of the Eliminating Violence Against Women & Girls Strategy 2022-25. Source
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