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Our Ref: Our Ref: NY08665 - Date: 09/08/2023

Our Ref: NY08665

Date: 09/08/2023

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: NY08665

I write in connection with your request for information that was received by the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire (OPFCC) on 25th July 2023

I note you seek access to the following information:  

Please provide the following information for your Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programme for the 2022/2023 Financial Year

  1. The Name/Title/Scope of the commissioned programme in your area
  2. The total number of males who self-referred into the programme
  3. The total number of self-referred males who were accepted onto the programme
  4. The total number of self-referred males who have completed the programme
  5. The total number of males referred by an agency (e.g., police, social service etc.) into the programme
  6. The total number of referred males who were accepted on to the programme
  7. The total number of referred males who have completed the programme
  8. The names of the organisations who have made a referral to the programme

 Link to evaluation of programme efficacy:

  1. Financial Contributors:

(Inclusive of Statutory, Non-Statutory Organisations and individual voluntary donations)

  1. Budget inclusive of Running Costs

Extent and Result of Searches to Locate Information

To locate the information relevant to your request searches were conducted within the OPFCC.

I can confirm that the information you have requested is held by the OPFCC.

Decision

 I have today decided to disclose the located information to you.

  1. The Name/Title/Scope of the commissioned programme in your area

+Choices: Support Services for Adult Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse

Jointly commissioned with North Yorkshire Council and City of York Council, +Choices is a Respect Accredited service delivered by Foundation UK.

Support is available for anyone aged 16 years and over who is a low-risk perpetrator of domestic abuse, including repeat offenders and parent to adolescent violence, who wish to voluntarily address their abusive behaviour.

Support is available for all genders and regardless of sexual orientation.

The service offers:

  • Triage and emergency, temporary (up to 7 nights) accommodation where required for those who do not have access to funds or alternative accommodation.
  • 1 to 1 motivational interventions to support perpetrators to recognise and acknowledge their abuse behaviour.
  • Tailored Perpetrator Programmes, including both 1 to 1 and group delivery options.
  • Integrated Support Service for partners, ex-partners and/or other family members delivered by a dedicated Victim Liaison Officer working in partnership with the IDAS Victims Support Services.
  • Support to address wider needs such as housing, finance, substance misuse and mental health through onward referrals and/or liaison with other agencies and support services as appropriate.
  1. The total number of males who self-referred into the programme

= 37 in 22/23

  1. The total number of self-referred males who were accepted onto the programme

= 12 in 22/23 – main reasons for non-acceptance were recent/ongoing involvement with CAFCASS or Family Courts or does not reside in area

  1. The total number of self-referred males who have completed the programme

= 7 completed/exited the service in 22/23; a further 5 remained engaged with the service as at 31/03/23

  1. The total number of males referred by an agency (e.g., police, social service etc.) into the programme

= 107 in 22/23

  1. The total number of referred males who were accepted on to the programme

= 48 in 22/23 – main reasons for non-acceptance were individual did not accept/declined support offer, unable to contact individual, recent/ongoing involvement with CAFCASS or Family Courts or does not reside in area

  1. The total number of referred males who have completed the programme

= 26 completed/exited the service in 22/23; a further 22 remained engaged with the service as at 31/03/23

  1. The names of the organisations who have made a referral to the programme

       Information about referring organisations is captured generically (not necessarily by organisation name) – referral organisation in 22/23 included:

  • Children’s Social Care
  • North Yorkshire Police
  • Health Services
  • Mental Health Services
  • Probation

 

  1. Financial Contributors: (Inclusive of Statutory, Non-Statutory Organisations and individual voluntary donations)

   The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire Council and City of York Council

  1. Budget inclusive of Running Costs

       £224,000 per annum

Please note that systems used for recording information are not generic, nor are the procedures used locally in capturing the data.  It should be noted therefore that the OPFCC’s response to your questions should not be used for comparison purposes with any other responses you may receive.

Complaint Rights

Your attention is drawn to the attached sheet which details your right of complaint.

If you have any queries concerning this request, please contact me quoting the reference number above.

Yours sincerely,

Alex Carter

Alex Carter

Office of the North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner

 

COMPLAINT RIGHTS

Are you unhappy with how your request has been handled or do you think the decision is incorrect?

You have the right to request that the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire (OPFCC) reviews their decision.

Prior to lodging a formal complaint you are welcome and encouraged to discuss the decision with the case officer that dealt with your request.

Ask to have the decision looked at again –

The quickest and easiest way to have the decision looked at again is to telephone the case officer that is nominated at the end of your decision letter.

That person will be able to discuss the decision, explain any issues and assist with any problems.

 

Complaint

If you are dissatisfied with the handling procedures or the decision the OPFCC made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act) regarding access to information, you can lodge a complaint with the OPFCC to have the decision reviewed.  The OPFCC must be notified of your intention to complain within 2 months of the date of its response to your Freedom of Information request.  Complaints should be made in writing and addressed to:

Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner

Harrogate Police Station

Beckwith Head Road

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG3 1FR

 

In all possible circumstances the OPFCC will aim to respond to your complaint as soon as practicable but within 20 working days.

The Information Commissioner

After lodging a complaint with the OPFCC if you are still dissatisfied with the decision you may make application to the Information Commissioner for a decision on whether the request for information has been dealt with in accordance with the requirements of the Act.

For information on how to make application to the Information Commissioner please visit their website at https://ico.org.uk. Alternatively, phone: 0303 123 1113 or write to:

Information Commissioner’s Office

Wycliffe House

Water Lane

Wilmslow

Cheshire

SK9 5AF