Implementation structure 1 Promote and develop an understanding and recognition of domestic, sexual and violence among the general public and specific audiences 1.1 Undertake a range of activities including engaging national, local and journal media in delivering articles to the general public, and to specific audiences (including professionals, vulnerable or high-risk groups, older people, etc.), to challenge to confront offending behaviour to increase understanding, recognition, and to provide practical information on domestic, sexual and gender-based violence and services available 1.2 Develop guidance on practical steps to increase personal safety for those most at risk from domestic, sexual and gender-based violence 1.3 in partnership with the NGO networks and Cosc a national awareness training pack for all community groups and organisations that receive funding from the HSE Cosc (with NSC, RAC and NGO participation) Cosc (with NSC, RAC and NGO participation) Child and Family Agency (formerly HSE) 1.1 (a) Targeted Annual Information Programme 2010-2014 developed by Q2 2010 and by Q1 each year thereafter 1.1 (b) Annual Programmes implemented by end of programme year 1.2 (a) Guidance available for domestic violence through voluntary sector services, older people guidance available through HSE, material for travellers and immigrants and dissemination plan developed by Q4 2013. RCNI material on alcohol and sexual violence available on web Q2 2012 1.2 (b) Implement plan for Travellers and immigrants from Q1 2014 1.3 Practice guide for completion Q2 2013 Important Important Important Completed 1.1(a) & (b) Implementation of the Information Plan - Cosc has ongoing contact with HSE to link in with work in raising awareness among persons affected by substance misuse. Cosc linked with the Disability Equality Unit of the Department of Justice and Equality, the HSE and the NDA concerning people with disabilities. A separate stream of funding was provided in 2014 (as in 2013) under the Cosc grant scheme (national and Local Awareness Raising) for raising awareness with people with disabilities. 1.2 (a&b) Progress has been slower than expected in developing guidance on practical steps to increase personal safety for those most at risk from sexual violence. Advice on the content of the guidance has been provided by PASC.
10.2 In the context of minimising the extent of victim homelessness arising from domestic violence, evaluate approaches and experiences of initiatives such as safe rooms, security support, etc., and consider role in Irish context 10.2 Evaluation to be completed Q4 2014 2015. The statement of understanding for this transfer recognises the need to ensure that those experiencing DV continue to have their housing needs addressed by housing authorities and for at operational level between relevant parties. 11 Examine a one-stop-shop option for greater accessibility to services for victims of domestic and sexual violence 11.1 Develop proposals for one-stop shop for victims of domestic and sexual violence 11.2 Implement of one-stop shop 11.3 Review pilot and implement outcome of review Cosc (Lead), Child & Family Agency, Garda Síochána, FSA 11.1 Possible locations were identified by Q1 2011 11.2 Two pilots commenced in Q1 2011 11.3 (a) Pilot was reviewed internally by Q3 2012 11.3 (b) Implement improvements by Q4 2013 Completed Completed Completed Completed 11. Initial proposals were developed by a Cosc led multi-agency committee in Q1 2011. Two pilot projects were commenced in 2011 with funding allocated for a third pilot start-up, which subsequently could not proceed. One pilot in the Mid-West region closed in 2013 due to poor take-up of the service. The project in the Dublin District Court offices in Dolphin House continues successfully and implements necessary improvements on foot of regular management . A support project has been also been established in the Dundalk District offices. 12 Minimise attrition in domestic and sexual violence where appropriate 12.1 Develop a greater understanding of the extent and nature of attrition in domestic and sexual violence cases 12.2 Develop proposals to minimise attrition in domestic and sexual violence cases, where appropriate, including an examination of the feasibility of pre-trial hearings in sexual violence cases Cosc (Lead) Justice Committee, Garda Síochána, Courts Service, D/JE As above 12.1 Report completed Q1 2011 12.2 Proposals considered and implemented on a phased basis if necessary Completed Ongoing 12.2 Cosc’s research unit has sourced international literature on attrition in cases of domestic violence and is currently exploring the feasibility of including this project in its programme of work for 2015. Observations received on the revision of the Sexual Violence booklet operation
21 Promote the design of planned research to ground policy development and service planning 21.1 Encourage the development of a research programme Cosc (Lead), HSE, OOP 21.1 (a) Co-ordinate any research carried out in relation to domestic or sexual violence. 21.1 (b) Research disseminated on an ongoing basis Ongoing 21.1(a) The research unit’s work plan for 2015 is currently being prepared. 21.1(b) Cosc will continue to monitor and request information from stakeholders on current plans for research work. High-Level Goal 4: To ensure efficient and effective implementation of the National Strategy Key Objectives 13 To ensure that all actions within this strategy are monitored and progressed in a timely and comprehensive manner 14 To ensure that due account is from the lessons learned of the implementation from this strategy Action Activities Lead body and Implementation structure Progress indicator Priority Status Progress to Date 22 Monitor progress in the implementation of this strategy 22.1 Collate bi-annual reports on strategy progress 22.2 Liaise on draft progress reports 22.3 Submit progress report, including material derived from liaison process, to Oversight Committee Cosc (Lead) to collaborate with Govt Depts, State agencies and NSCs and report to Oversight Committee 22.1 Bi-annual reports collated on time 22.2 Liaison takes place on draft progress reports 22.3 (a) Reports, including material derived from liaison process, submitted to Oversight Committee 22.3 (b) Strategy Progress report submitted to Government when required Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing 22.1All bi-annual implementation progress reports collated and published. The 9th report was published in October 2014. 22.2The NSCVaW and the NSCVaM were consulted prior to the finalisation of all reports. 22.3(a) All report s and material from the consultations with the national committees were submitted to the Oversight Committee