Domestic abuse
MPs debate support for Black women affected by domestic abuse after high-profile campaign
MPs debate support for Black women affected by domestic abuse after high-profile campaign
The ‘Valerie’s Law’ petition by charity Sistah Space was backed by Michaela Coel and FKA twigs – and signed by more than 100,000 people. Campaigners are now asking people to write to their MPs to show support.
The domestic violence charities supporting survivors in the UK
The domestic violence charities supporting survivors in the UK
Survivors of domestic violence and abuse need support year-round. These are some of the UK organisations providing help to those at risk
New rules could stop domestic abuse victims from having to live near abusers
New rules could stop domestic abuse victims from having to live near abusers
The government has announced a consultation to axe the local connections test, which prevents domestic abuse victims from applying for social housing in areas they have no connection to.
Sadie Frost: Why I’m part of the UN’s campaign to end violence against women
Sadie Frost: Why I’m part of the UN’s campaign to end violence against women
Euros 2020 may be ‘catalyst’ for domestic violence, charities warn
Euros 2020 may be ‘catalyst’ for domestic violence, charities warn
Ian Wright: ‘I didn’t realise the abuse you get is not your fault’
Ian Wright: ‘I didn’t realise the abuse you get is not your fault’
The Domestic Abuse Act is now law but our campaigning must continue
The Domestic Abuse Act is now law but our campaigning must continue
Domestic abuse survivors offered free train travel to refuges
Domestic abuse survivors offered free train travel to refuges
Hey Girls donates cash to women’s shelters in domestic abuse crisis
Hey Girls donates cash to women’s shelters in domestic abuse crisis
How a board game is helping professionals support domestic violence victims
How a board game is helping professionals support domestic violence victims
Councils to guarantee safe housing for domestic abuse survivors
Councils to guarantee safe housing for domestic abuse survivors
Domestic abuse services are struggling to support mums this Mother’s Day
Domestic abuse services are struggling to support mums this Mother’s Day
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Research says football is being used a scapegoat for domestic abuse
Research says football is being used a scapegoat for domestic abuse
A ban on the cross-examination of domestic abuse victims is still delayed
A ban on the cross-examination of domestic abuse victims is still delayed
Domestic abuse survivors are sleeping rough as councils turn them away