Since 2021, the Support for Migrant Victims (SMV) scheme has supported thousands of women to escape abuse & access vital temporary support. 5 years on, the Government has pledged continued investment in the SMV through its first VAWG Strategy. (1)
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Five Years of the Support for Migrant Victims Scheme: A Vital Safety Net, But Not a Long-Term Solution - Southall Black Sisters
The No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) condition makes women three times more likely to be subjected to violence against women and girls (VAWG).