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CAADA Enews is a free bi-monthly enewsletter which keeps you in touch with the domestic violence sector and CAADA’s services. Subscribe now for:

• Latest news from the domestic violence sector
• Updates about policy and legislation
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• News about CAADA training and other events
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Current edition: March/April 2012

News
New stalking legislation gives more legal protection to victims. Read more
Clare's Law: pilot scheme gives ‘right to ask' about partner's domestic abuse history. Read more
Amendments to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill voted through by the House of Lords. Read more
Research shows sector faces funding cuts of 31%. Read more

Updates from CAADA
Getting to know… the new Director of Services, Christine Christie. Read more
Drop in police call outs after victims supported at MARAC, preliminary research shows. Read more

Features
Diary from the Americas: Service Director Becky Rogerson brings back some findings from her research tour of domestic abuse services in North, Central and South America. Read more
Leading from the front: Maura Jackson's success as IDVA Service Manager at Advance is down to a fierce commitment to her team and a pragmatic approach to managing finances. Read more

Q&A
Tackling low morale: IDVA services give their tips for raising team spirits. Read more

Training
MARAC training for Chairs, Co-ordinators, Representatives and Champions. Read more
Practical risk training for working with domestic abuse victims. Read more
IDVA training: Applications for Autumn 2012 are now open. Read more
CPD training: sexual violence, safeguarding children and substance use. Read more

Commissioners
Improve your domestic abuse commissioning process: advice from Blackpool's Domestic Abuse Partnership Manager. Read more

MARAC practitioners
Co-ordinators: A step-by-step guide to inducting new MARAC representatives. Read more
Responding to counter-allegations. Read more
Best practice regional workshops for MARAC practitioners in London, the South East and North West. Read more

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