Domestic abuse services
…Bowstead, J.C. (2015) ‘Why women’s domestic violence refuges are not local services’, Critical Social Policy, Vol. 35(3): 327–349, p. 335 Domestic Abuse Commissioner. (2022) Early Findings from the Domestic Abuse…
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Domestic abuse is a gendered crime
Why do we say domestic abuse is gendered? Every case of domestic abuse should be taken seriously and each individual given access to the support they need. All victims should…
How dangerous is domestic abuse?
How dangerous is domestic abuse? On this page: How dangerous is domestic abuse? Indicators of risk Remember in an emergency situation you should always call 999 for the Police. If…
Women’s Aid and Mothers’ Union come together to end domestic abuse
…End Domestic Abuse campaign, urging everyone to play their part in ending domestic abuse. An estimated 1.6 million women experience domestic abuse every year. Though that’s only the tip of…
Come Together to End Domestic Abuse
…abuse training? 2) Dispel myths about domestic abuse and challenge sexism – domestic abuse doesn’t happen because you provoked the abuser and it isn’t your fault if you are being…
Domestic abuse, the facts
…say domestic abuse is gendered? Every case of domestic abuse should be taken seriously and each individual given access to the support they need. The impact of domestic abuse When…
Who is missing in the data? What the available data on domestic abuse does and doesn’t tell us about women’s experiences
…series of incidents. Extensive research shows that these factors are important in understanding the gendered dynamics of domestic abuse, as women are not only more likely to experience domestic abuse,…
Women’s Aid responds to the HMICFRS review of policing domestic abuse during the pandemic
…about long term approaches to domestic abuse. HMICFRS found that on average, three in four domestic abuse crimes reported to the police are closed without the perpetrator being charged —…
The cost of living crisis is pushing domestic abuse services to breaking point
…to survivors regardless of immigration status, to support survivors of domestic abuse through this crisis period. Urgent, practical support for specialist domestic abuse services The Government to establish an independently…
‘Excellent start’ as government announces pilot of emergency fund for domestic abuse survivors
‘Excellent start’ as government announces pilot of emergency fund for domestic abuse survivors Domestic abuse charity Women’s Aid has described the “relief” for survivors of domestic abuse following a government…