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Violence Against Women and Girls Overview Report and bystander training

The Committee looked at a report on violence against women and girls as part of checking the Safer Cornwall Plan, and asked for training on how to help in unsafe situations for its members.

Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee·2026-09-10·Resolved

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The Committee reviewed the Violence Against Women and Girls Overview Report as part of its oversight of the Safer Cornwall Plan and requested bystander training for Members.

From the minutes

It was moved by Councillor Clemens, seconded by Councillor Mustoe and RESOLVED that: 1. That the Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee reviews the Violence Against Women and Girls Overview Report as part of its duties and responsibilities in respect of oversight of the Safer Cornwall Plan and provide any comments on the report back to Safer Cornwall Partnership. 2. The Committee requests face to face bystander training and consideration of this training provision for all council Members.

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