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Wirral domestic abuse charity supports new specialist women's court in Merseyside
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A domestic abuse charity in Wallasey has expressed support for a new specialist women's court in Merseyside, designed to offer a supportive alternative to prison and help break the cycle of offending by addressing underlying issues such as heavy drinking and mental health difficulties.
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- Eve Donnelly from Reverse NorthWest CIC described the new Intensive Supervision Courts (ISCs) as a fantastic and gentle alternative to prison.
- The specialist courts are being rolled out across England, including three new ones launched in northern England.
- Prisons and probation minister Catherine McKinnell stated the courts combine firm punishment with necessary support to stop reoffending.
- Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell noted that keeping women out of short prison sentences helps protect families and children.
- Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health support and up to 12 therapy sessions as part of the courts' individualized approach.