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“Everybody knows somebody”
“Everybody knows somebody” is the powerful phrase at the top of Wearside Women in Needs (WWIN) ‘Findaway’ Project’s webpage. It…
Survivor-focused support in Derry’s Family Justice Centre
In September 2022, the Foyle Family Justice Centre in Derry became the first Family Justice Centre in the UK, Northern…
From small acorns….
For the first time ever, children have been recognised as victims of domestic abuse in their own right under the…
Men Reaching Out supporting male victims from the South Asian community
Over a 12-month period staff at the BEAP Community Partnership in Bradford, which has been working with the South Asian…
Online Safety Bill must not be delayed
There were high hopes that the Online Safety Bill would make the UK the ‘safest place in the world to…
Cost of living help for those living with domestic abuse
We know that the cost of living crisis is having a devastating impact on everyone across the UK but we…
Domestic abuse crashed onto their doorsteps and they took action to help others
By Sharne Williams, CEO of the Paul Lavelle Foundation When we say the words ‘domestic abuse’ the first thing that…
‘Her death is not in vain’: Bekhal Mahmod says women and girls must be protected from so called honour based abuse
The blog reflects the views of Bekhal Mahmod with narration by Dr Hannana Siddiqui at Southall Black Sisters (SBS). In…
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: It’s about everyone understanding
By Richard Robinson, Chief Executive Officer, Hourglass The abuse of older people is internationally recognised once a year by WEAAD,…