Highland VAW Partnership Structure & mechanisms Links with pertinent work streams What we’ve learned

VAW Strategy 2008/11 All relevant agencies have signed off Themes: prevention, protection, provision, perpetrators, participation and progress Clearly identified outcomes or outputs from each action Timetable for achievement and responsible person identified for each outcome or output

CPP Performance Board Highland Violence Against Women Strategy: Delivery Structure Performance Management/Strategy Steering Group Training Consortium Strategy Delivery Group Six Local Violence Against Women Fora

Highland Violence Against Women Strategy Homelessnes s Alcohol & Drugs Equalities Child Protection Adult Support & Protection Community Safety Integrated Children’s Services Licensing Forum Other areas/Nationa l work

Lessons Essential: -MAP co-ordinator -committed lead at senior level with links across organisations -a strategy with clear indicators of performance -clear structure & mechanisms, up, down & across -agreed roles & responsibilities for groups & members Takes time & energy – have long term tactical plan Be clear what is absolutely non-negotiable & be flexible on other things Size probably matters a lot in terms of ease & speed Build wider network of supporters