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Sally Hope2024-09-26T08:00:00
In response to the Northern Irish government action to end violence against women, Sally Hope suggests some resources for training.
The Northern Irish government has launched a strategic framework to end violence against women and girls. It has been designed following consultation with experts in the field, and crucially with survivors themselves. Designed to last seven years, the main focus of the strategic framework is prevention.
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