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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…
Commissioner calls for Online Safety Bill to be more robust when it comes to domestic abuse and violence against women and girls
Today, the Online Safety Bill will return to Parliament, where members of the House of Commons will be given the…
The importance of a listening ear
By Sarah, a volunteer on Women and Girls Network’s helpline Volunteering on an advice and helpline for survivors of gender-based…
Analysis of Domestic Homicide Reviews shows the need for more oversight
Yesterday the Home Office published analysis of 124 Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs) which were carried out for the 12 months…