The guidance says that refuge places refer to provision for women and children. Can they include refuge places for gay men as well?
No – The question on refuge provision in BVPI 225 is specific to places for women and children and places for gay men can not be counted towards meeting this part of the indicator. It is recognised that there may be a need in some areas for more specialist types of refuge accommodation. However, it is the responsibility of the individual local authority to identify any gaps in service provision and put in place appropriate solutions to address this.
