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flag West Dunbartonshire saw rising domestic abuse cases, prompting new outreach efforts despite funding gaps in victim services.

flag In 2024/25, 1,729 women and children in West Dunbartonshire sought help from Violence Against Women and Girls services, a 7.59% increase, with domestic abuse a leading cause of homelessness among women and nearly half of children on the child risk register linked to abuse. flag A multiagency coalition including NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Police Scotland, and third-sector groups is producing prevention videos for taxi and private hire drivers to identify abuse and drug-related incidents. flag However, inconsistent funding for VAWG services hampers response efforts, as the issue is not a statutory public protection priority, limiting support despite its widespread impact.

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