Posted on Tuesday 13th January 2026
Staffordshire County Council has unveiled a new partnership Domestic Abuse Strategy, setting out a bold vision to tackle domestic abuse and help victims.
The strategy sets out a clear plan to protect victims, prevent abuse, and hold perpetrators to account, working with partners across health, police, councils, charities and communities.
According to reports, nearly 35,000 people in Staffordshire are likely to be victims of domestic abuse every year.
The new Domestic Abuse Strategy 2025–2029 aims to help change that and make sure every resident can live free from fear and harm.
The new strategy focuses on four priorities:
- Help for victims and survivors – Safe accommodation, specialist support and care that understands the impact of trauma.
- Prevention and education – Raising awareness, challenging harmful attitudes and promoting healthy relationships in schools and communities.
- Holding perpetrators to account – Behaviour change programmes and enforcement where needed.
- Working together – Creating stronger partnerships to share data and deliver a joined-up response.
Anthony Screen, Staffordshire County Council Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Resilience said:
“Domestic abuse devastates lives and will not be tolerated. This new partnership strategy is our commitment to act: to prevent abuse, intervene early and make sure victims get the support they need when they need it most.
“We’re working together with our partners and communities to build resilience and create safer homes for every resident. Respect and safety must be at the heart of every relationship, and through this strategy we will challenge perpetrators and strengthen the systems that protect victims.
“I want to thank all our partners who are working closely with us to make this happen. Together, we are determined that this strategy will deliver real change for Staffordshire.”
The strategy will be discussed at a meeting of the county council’s Cabinet on 21 January.
The full strategy can be read here.