Government urges councils to prioritise housing for domestic abuse victims

Tristan Donovan
Monday, October 30, 2017

Councils will be "strongly encouraged" to prioritise social housing for children and parents who have fled domestic abuse under new guidance proposed by the government.

A total of 7,446 domestic violence orders were granted between July and September 2017. Picture: David McCullough
A total of 7,446 domestic violence orders were granted between July and September 2017. Picture: David McCullough

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