Officials intend safer accommodation and tailored support measures, including Sanctuary Schemes, backed by a funding package designed to enable these protections.

The plan includes appointing specialist rape and sex offences investigators in every police force to address inconsistent handling and improve case outcomes.

The funding builds on 480 million pounds already committed over three years for refuges, sanctuary schemes, and other support services.

The Home Secretary announced a broad package of reforms aimed at halving violence against women and girls within a decade, framing it as a national emergency and tying it to wider criminal justice reforms.

The Home Secretary defended the package as fully funded, while opponents argued the overall funding is insufficient and lags behind police budget cuts.

The plan envisions establishing dedicated rape and sexual offences teams across England and Wales by 2029, aligning with the broader strategy to reduce violence against women and girls by 2030.

Reforms will require all forces to hire specialist rape and sex offences officers, introduce covert online investigation squads, and expand Domestic Abuse Protection Orders with stricter enforcement options.

Domestic Abuse Protection Orders could include curfews, electronic tagging, and exclusion zones, with violators risking up to five years in prison for breaches.

The full strategy was unveiled after prior delays, with the government signaling a comprehensive approach beyond policing to include housing and protections.

Homelessness Minister stated the funding will enable a fresh start for survivors through local authority support.

A dedicated funding package will provide 19 million pounds in immediate support and 480 million pounds over three years to bolster safe housing for domestic abuse survivors, assisting roughly 4,900 families.

The initiative will fund access to refuges, confidential housing, and security upgrades for survivors who remain in their own homes, with homelessness authorities offering tailored help.