Proposed changes to guidance for local VAWDASV strategies

We are updating our guidance for local authorities and local health boards who have a duty under Section 5 of the VAWDASV Act 2015 to prepare local strategies for tackling VAWDASV.

Our updated approach aims to:

• publish the Guidance under Section 15 of the VAWDASV Act 2015, which will place the guidance of a statutory footing, which bodies under s.17 of the Act have a duty to follow
• provide a clear structure for the preparation of local strategies
• clarify the accountability for implementing local strategies 
• clarify the roles and responsibilities of organisations involved in preparing and implementing the strategy 
• strengthen the partnership and collaboration arrangements between organisations
• provide guidance on the importance of data sharing in the preparation of strategies
• provide templates for Needs Assessments and the local strategies to support consistency and clarity across Wales

Further consultation and/or engagement will take place if appropriate.