'by and for' services
Hackney Council resolved in July 2025 to collaborate with 'by and for' services to develop its next strategy for tackling violence against women and girls.
Hackney Council resolved in July 2025 to collaborate with 'by and for' services as it develops its next strategy to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) and domestic abuse. This decision followed a motion at a council meeting, where councillors committed to reviewing commissioning practices for VAWG services and preventing the erosion of vital services.
The council also committed to ensuring comprehensive education on healthy relationships in all Hackney schools. No further specific developments or upcoming meetings regarding 'by and for' services have been reported since this resolution in July 2025. 'By and for' services are charitable services run by and for the communities they serve.
Key facts
- Hackney Council resolved to collaborate with 'by and for' services to develop its next VAWG strategy in July 2025. Source
- The decision followed a motion at a Hackney Council meeting on 23 July 2025. Source
- Councillors committed to reviewing commissioning practices for VAWG services. Source
- The council also committed to ensuring comprehensive education on healthy relationships in schools. Source
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