The government says it’s a first step towards their pledge to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.
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Under a new Home Office pilot scheme, hundreds of Domestic Abuse Protection Orders have already been granted, which would see abusers jailed for up to five years if they breach the conditions.
Greater Manchester Police has been carrying out one of the pilot schemes, and this programme has been given exclusive access to see how it’s been getting on.
Warning: there are distressing details in this report.
If you or anyone you know have been affected by domestic abuse, you can find a range of places to seek help at www.channel4.com/support
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