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UK Minister Demands Overhaul of Domestic Violence Risk Assessment
8/26/2025
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Story summary
- UK safeguarding minister Jess Phillips called for the replacement of the Dash questionnaire, citing its inadequate risk assessment for domestic violence victims.
- Victims' families are exploring legal action over risk assessment failures.
- New measures will target "honour-based" abuse, including professional training and a community awareness campaign.
- England and Wales reported 108 domestic homicides in the year ending March 2024.
