Domestic Abuse: Victim Support Schemes
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to increase support for victims of domestic violence.
Answered by Catherine Atkinson
The Ministry of Justice is investing £550 million in victim support services over the next three years - the biggest investment in these services to date. We will be increasing funding for victim support services year on year, from 2026 to 2029, recognising the need to meet the rising cost pressures of delivery.
The Ministry of Justice provides all Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales with core grant funding for victims of all crime types, alongside ring-fenced funding for domestic and sexual abuse services. PCCs assess local needs and commission services accordingly, ensuring that support is tailored to the communities they serve.
In November 2025, the Government announced the abolition of PCCs as part of a broader programme of reforms set out in the Police Reform White Paper. In light of this, we are exploring changes to the delivery of victims funding to ensure it is delivered in the best way in the future. We recognise the important work PCCs and Mayors currently play in commissioning vital support services for victims and witnesses, including those affected by domestic abuse. Ensuring ongoing support for victims is a key priority for this Government.
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