Violence Against Women and Girls
Our commitment to justice
Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) crimes are deeply harmful. They can have a devastating impact on victims and witnesses, families, communities, and society.
The CPS is committed to seeing justice delivered for victims of Violence Against Women Girls (VAWG) crimes and we are determined to play our role in bringing perpetrators to justice.
VAWG cases are amongst the highest priority work in the criminal justice system. They are regarded as serious offences by the CPS, with the safety of adult and child victims an essential consideration when prosecuting cases.
Find out how we’re tackling:
Rape and Sexual Assault
Find out about these offences, how we prosecute these cases and how victims are supported throughout
Domestic abuse
Find out about what domestic abuse is, including controlling and coercive behaviour, how we prosecute these cases and support for victims and witnesses
Honour-based abuse
Learn about the different types of honour-based abuse, like female genital mutilation and forced marriage and how the Crown Prosecution Service brings offenders to justice
Stalking and harassment
Find out more about these offences, how we prosecute these cases and how victims are supported throughout
Child sexual abuse
Find out about these offences, how we prosecute these cases
Male victims
The CPS has always been committed to securing justice for all victims, and we apply policies fairly and equally.
Related information
Key performance data
Quarterly data monitoring how well the Crown Prosecution Service is performing in relation to key offences
Where to go for support
Our guide for victims of sexual abuse has a helpful step-by-step guide of how a case progresses and the support we, and others, can provide