Crossing Pathways 2023 Data Map
Crossing Pathways is a whole health initiative funded by the Home Office, that seeks to improve the response to domestic abuse across the health economy.
Data for Health’s response to domestic abuse were collected in April - May 2023 via a survey containing questions based on 9 themes, including governance and structure, referral pathways, training, data collection and funding streams. Following the survey deadline, responses were analysed and used to inform the commissioning of a variety of 12-month funded pilot projects across England.
This interactive map shows aggregated role mapping data for 103 county and unitary authority areas in addition to details of services commissioned by STADA as part of the Crossing Pathways initiative.
Mapping Headlines:
91.3% of areas reported to have a health representative that attends DA/DV/VAWG steering or strategy groups. However, some noted that this was either inconsistent or were invited on a needs basis.
79.6% of areas reported to have a HIDVA in place.
Little DA intervention in Primary Care with only 33% of areas reporting to have IRISi or an alternative in place.
Only 17.5% of areas reported to have a Health-specific Domestic Abuse Coordinator, contributing towards a consistent lack of coordination between services.
Significant gaps in mental health interventions with only 13.6% of areas reported to have a Mental Health IDVA in place.
Notes:
This interactive map does not show the location of services or reach of roles.
STADA commissioned services will continue to be updated on an ongoing basis until March 2024.
Area data was collected in April - May 2023 and provision in areas may have since changed due to staffing changes, decommissioning or expiration of funding. There is currently no plan for data gathered beyond this timeframe to be added to the map.
Roles selected for mapping are based on recommendations made within the Pathfinder Toolkit.
Role titles and responsibilities vary between areas.