Decision details

A key element of the ongoing programme of Sexual Violence Harm reduction work, has been establishing best working practices between CVS support services for sexual violence and GMP/ GMCA.

There has been an added emphasis and requirement for this work following Operation Soteria, which was launched as a response to the government End-to-End Rape Review, and the Home Office pledge to increase the number of rape cases making it to court. It was designed to test a series of tools (such as improved approaches for digital capture) and techniques (such as those associated with offender management) to engender justice outcomes.
Following Op Soteria in Greater Manchester, a number of recommendations were produced, which were agreed to be used to inform partner plans and RASSO strategy going forwards.

An away day for partners was agreed to be the most suitable method to identify best working practices, recognise issues, challenges, and action plans.

Due to limited availability of key officers to facilitate on the day, the 18th May was the only day that would attain the required attendance. Unfortunately, GMCA, GMP and other partners did not have availability within internal meeting room space to accommodate for the required numbers, and a central Manchester located private venue was required. A number of options were explored and the Mechanics Institute was deemed to be fit for purpose and offer the most value.

£931.75 be allocated from the Victims budget to fund the GM Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO) away day at the Mechanics Institute on 18th May 2023.

• Room Hire
• Refreshments (Tea and Coffee)
• Lunch Buffet
• Equipment Hire

TOTAL £931.75