10.2 In the context of minimising the extent of 10.2 Evaluation to be completed 2015. The statement of victim homelessness arising from domestic Q4 2014 understanding for this transfer violence, evaluate approaches and experiences recognises the need to ensure that of initiatives such as safe rooms, security those experiencing DV continue to support, etc., and consider role in Irish context have their housing needs addressed by housing authorities and for operation at operational level between relevant parties. 11 Examine a 11.1 Develop proposals for one-stop Cosc (Lead), 11.1 Possible locations were Completed 11. Initial proposals were developed one-stop-shop shop for victims of domestic and sexual violence Child & Family identified by Q1 2011 by a Cosc led multi-agency option for Agency, Garda committee in Q1 2011. Two pilot greater Implement of one-stop shop Síochána, FSA projects were commenced in 2011 11.2 accessibility to 11.2 Two pilots commenced in Q1 Completed with funding allocated for a third pilot services for 2011 start-up, which subsequently could victims of 11.3 Review pilot and implement outcome of not proceed. domestic and review 11.3 (a) Pilot was reviewed Completed One pilot in the Mid-West region sexual violence internally by Q3 2012 closed in 2013 due to poor take-up of the service. 11.3 (b) Implement improvements Completed The project in the Dublin District by Q4 2013 Court offices in Dolphin House continues successfully and implements necessary improvements on foot of regular management . A support project has been also been established in the Dundalk District offices. 12 Minimise 12.1 Develop a greater understanding of the Cosc (Lead) 12.1 Report completed Q1 2011 Completed attrition in extent and nature of attrition in domestic and Justice Committee, domestic and sexual violence cases Garda Síochána, sexual violence Courts Service, where D/JE appropriate 12.2 Develop proposals to minimise attrition in As above 12.2 Proposals considered and Ongoing 12.2 Cosc’s research unit has domestic and sexual violence cases, where implemented on a phased basis if sourced international literature on appropriate, including an examination of the necessary attrition in cases of domestic violence feasibility of pre-trial hearings in sexual violence and is currently exploring the cases feasibility of including this project in its programme of work for 2015. Observations received on the revision of the Sexual Violence booklet
10.2 In the context of minimising the extent of victim homelessness arising from domestic violence, evaluate approaches and experiences of initiatives such as safe rooms, security support, etc., and consider role in Irish context 10.2 Evaluation to be completed Q4 2014 2015. The statement of understanding for this transfer recognises the need to ensure that those experiencing DV continue to have their housing needs addressed by housing authorities and for at operational level between relevant parties. 11 Examine a one-stop-shop option for greater accessibility to services for victims of domestic and sexual violence 11.1 Develop proposals for one-stop shop for victims of domestic and sexual violence 11.2 Implement of one-stop shop 11.3 Review pilot and implement outcome of review Cosc (Lead), Child & Family Agency, Garda Síochána, FSA 11.1 Possible locations were identified by Q1 2011 11.2 Two pilots commenced in Q1 2011 11.3 (a) Pilot was reviewed internally by Q3 2012 11.3 (b) Implement improvements by Q4 2013 Completed Completed Completed Completed 11. Initial proposals were developed by a Cosc led multi-agency committee in Q1 2011. Two pilot projects were commenced in 2011 with funding allocated for a third pilot start-up, which subsequently could not proceed. One pilot in the Mid-West region closed in 2013 due to poor take-up of the service. The project in the Dublin District Court offices in Dolphin House continues successfully and implements necessary improvements on foot of regular management . A support project has been also been established in the Dundalk District offices. 12 Minimise attrition in domestic and sexual violence where appropriate 12.1 Develop a greater understanding of the extent and nature of attrition in domestic and sexual violence cases 12.2 Develop proposals to minimise attrition in domestic and sexual violence cases, where appropriate, including an examination of the feasibility of pre-trial hearings in sexual violence cases Cosc (Lead) Justice Committee, Garda Síochána, Courts Service, D/JE As above 12.1 Report completed Q1 2011 12.2 Proposals considered and implemented on a phased basis if necessary Completed Ongoing 12.2 Cosc’s research unit has sourced international literature on attrition in cases of domestic violence and is currently exploring the feasibility of including this project in its programme of work for 2015. Observations received on the revision of the Sexual Violence booklet operation
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