It comes after research which revealed three quarters of women said the cost of living had prevented them from leaving
Victims of domestic violence will be offered up to £500 to help them flee their abuser - under plans unveiled by the Home Office.
The M.E.N previously spoke to one woman, who said the only way she could afford to leave her violent partner was through the help of her boss at work, who stumped up the cash to pay for a private rented flat. "But he never did and when I finally persuaded him to let me go back to work, all my money was spoken for. All my wages would go on the house and bills so there wasn't anything left for me."
The government money is being allocated to Women's Aid, who will support domestic violence victims to pay for essentials such as food, nappies, sanitary products, rent on their previous property, or it could be put towards a deposit on new accommodation. "This fund really could be the difference between life and death for the most vulnerable. This fund is thanks to the survivors of domestic abuse who have campaigned for this with us and other organisations, and we thank the government for listening to their voices.
"This commitment not only provides life-saving support it also sends a strong message that the government is committed to helping bring about the day when domestic abuse is not tolerated anywhere in our society."
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