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The Domestic Abuse Act, which marks its first anniversary today, was a significant step forwards for the 2.4 million people …
Professor Clive Ruggles and his wife Dr Sue Hills, set up the Alice Ruggles Trust in the wake of their …
Today, the Online Safety Bill will return to Parliament, where members of the House of Commons will be given the …
By Sarah, a volunteer on Women and Girls Network’s helpline
Volunteering on an advice and helpline for survivors of gender-based violence …
Yesterday the Home Office published analysis of 124 Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs) which were carried out for the 12 months …
The impact of domestic abuse on health and mental health can’t be underestimated. Health professionals are also often the first …
For the first time the Traveller Movement has a specialist dedicated Women’s Development and Advocacy Support worker to tackle issues …
Two sisters who live in Cornwall and London have set up a community interest company that provides safe spaces to …
Imane, who lives with her daughter, is an academic who has channelled her energies into helping domestic abuse victims after …