Principles met
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Co-production
We will develop systems that enable citizens to be equal partners in designing and commissioning public services and in determining the use of public resources.
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Democratic engagement
We will support the active engagement of the full range of residents in decision making and priority setting.
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Innovation
We will embrace innovation in how we work with local communities to drive positive change.
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New models of meeting priority needs
In exploring new ways of meeting the priority needs of our communities we will encourage models, such as co-operatives and mutuals, which give greater influence and voice to staff and users. in designing and commissioning public services and in determining the use of public resources.
GMCA has championed innovative work that local services in the city-region are pioneering helping improve the way we respond to Gender-Based Violence in Greater Manchester.
Domestic Abuse Crisis Workers pilot
A pilot to test new models of support to victims of abuse has been commissioned by the GMCA and piloted in Bolton and Salford. Domestic abuse workers were funded to join Greater Manchester Police when attending reports of domestic abuse to provide wrap around emotional and psychological support and signpost to support services.
Both pilots achieved better outcomes for victims of abuse and in particular saw considerably higher proportions of victims supporting pursuing a police investigation against the perpetrator. In Bolton, the innovative delivery model consists of highly trained volunteers, supported by a volunteer coordinator, providing the DA worker role. Key outcomes include:
- 88% of victims went on to access wider services including IDVA services, counselling and victim support programmes
- 77% of these stated that they had not needed to report to the police again and after one month, 85% stated that they had not needed to report to the police again
- 100% said that they understood all of the various options available to them and that they would be more willing to report an incident in the future
- Positive feedback from the police on demand reduction and police officers reporting learning new engagement techniques from the DA workers to better support victims
For further information contact:
Dom Coleman
Senior Policy and Partnership Officer
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
