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This petition was submitted during the 2015-2017 parliament

Rejected petition Stop Sunderland LA withdrawing funding to established domestic violence services

WINN provide access to 24 hr telephone advice, safe refuge accommodation, professional training & police collaboration. Withdrawal of local government funding cannot be allowed to such a vital & essential service

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