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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,…
The impact of domestic abuse on victims’ mental health
This week is Men’s Health Week, a time for organisations to come together and raise awareness of preventable health issues…
Why we needed a new Non Fatal Strangulation Offence, explains a forensic physician
By Dr Cath White The changes to legislation on non-fatal strangulation (NFS) are to be celebrated. It is hoped that…
Cutting edge work in Kent to protect domestic abuse victims and survivors
Matthew Scott is the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Kent. Here he tells us about the work the PCC…
One organisation’s holistic approach to domestic abuse victims in Hull
Sofia fled from London to Hull with her 18-month-old daughter to escape a dangerous perpetrator. She was sofa surfing at…
One year on from the Domestic Abuse Act: successes and next steps
The Domestic Abuse Act, which marks its first anniversary today, was a significant step forwards for the 2.4 million people…
One family’s journey to try to put an end to stalking after the murder of their daughter, Alice Ruggles
Professor Clive Ruggles and his wife Dr Sue Hills, set up the Alice Ruggles Trust in the wake of their…