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Supporting male victims day: what dedicated support for male victims looks like at Behind Closed Doors
Today, 2nd November 2023, is Supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Day 2023, a day when organisations and individuals come…
Survivor inspired to set up service for children who have experienced domestic abuse
I am the founder of the charity Kaleidoscopic UK which provides peer support nationally. We are survivors of child and…
The government’s own analysis shows support for migrant victims is urgently needed
No victim or survivor of domestic abuse should ever be prevented from accessing the support and protection they need. But…
How private law Pathfinder pilots are addressing domestic abuse survivors’ experiences of the Family Court process
This blog is based on a conversation between Her Honour Judge Gaynor Lloyd (Designated Family Judge for North Wales), His…
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s response to the Rape Review Report
Last week, the government published the Rape Review Progress report, which sets out updates on the work which they have…
Improving the Family Court’s response to domestic abuse and achieving cultural change.
Yesterday I published my second report on the family justice system The Family Court and domestic abuse: achieving cultural change. My…
Charity launches Violence Against Older People Strategy on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
To mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2023 we have spoken to the charity Hourglass, which has been supporting…
Spotlighting the success of Greater Manchester’s first refuge for male victims of domestic abuse
Earlier this year Trafford Domestic Abuse Service opened the first ever male refuge in Greater Manchester after listening to male…
The impact of the cost of living crisis on male victims of domestic abuse
The cost of living crisis is having a huge impact across society in England and Wales. One in three people…