Domestic abuse
Labour has a chance to stop domestic abuse at its roots – here's how
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Labour has a chance to stop domestic abuse at its roots – here's how
A government of change could be an opportunity to treat domestic abuse by taking a whole-society approach, says Cranstoun domestic abuse policy worker Caitlin McCullough
Fighting for justice for women in a system that's rigged against them
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Fighting for justice for women in a system that's rigged against them
Letters: The politicians who deserve power are the ones speaking on real issues
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Letters: The politicians who deserve power are the ones speaking on real issues
Domestic abuse soars by 38% when England lose. This Euros, we need change
Domestic abuse soars by 38% when England lose. This Euros, we need change
Male domestic abuse survivor who almost 'gave up' wants others to know help is out there
Male domestic abuse survivor who almost 'gave up' wants others to know help is out there
Tory renting reforms could be 'catastrophic' for victims of domestic abuse. Here's why
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Tory renting reforms could be 'catastrophic' for victims of domestic abuse. Here's why
Renting reforms risk 'trapping' victims of domestic violence with abusers, government warned
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Renting reforms risk 'trapping' victims of domestic violence with abusers, government warned
'This will transform lives': London's Sadiq Khan invests £10m in safety for domestic abuse survivors
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'This will transform lives': London's Sadiq Khan invests £10m in safety for domestic abuse survivors
'There was no way out': Survivors of domestic abuse forced to stay with abusers or face destitution
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'There was no way out': Survivors of domestic abuse forced to stay with abusers or face destitution
We need to stop hoping for a cure and prevent women and girls from facing poverty and abuse
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We need to stop hoping for a cure and prevent women and girls from facing poverty and abuse
Domestic abuse is escalating in the cost of living crisis. We need urgent change
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Domestic abuse is escalating in the cost of living crisis. We need urgent change
'I saw my arm melting': Acid attack survivor on hope, making change and new Rankin campaign
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'I saw my arm melting': Acid attack survivor on hope, making change and new Rankin campaign
'Five friends influence government' as UK inches closer to compulsory domestic abuse lessons
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'Five friends influence government' as UK inches closer to compulsory domestic abuse lessons
From prison to cakes: The bakery changing the lives of London's most disadvantaged women
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From prison to cakes: The bakery changing the lives of London's most disadvantaged women
Woman became homeless after fleeing domestic abuse. Nobody helped when she slept on streets
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Woman became homeless after fleeing domestic abuse. Nobody helped when she slept on streets
A mother felt 'stripped of humanity' when her baby was taken away. There was 'no support' from public services
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A mother felt 'stripped of humanity' when her baby was taken away. There was 'no support' from public services
Dixon and Daughters: Vital National Theatre production shows how trauma can echo through generations of women
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Dixon and Daughters: Vital National Theatre production shows how trauma can echo through generations of women
Clean Break: A theatre company for women in the criminal justice system
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Clean Break: A theatre company for women in the criminal justice system
It's time universal credit is paid differently so women in a controlling relationship can leave their abuser
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It's time universal credit is paid differently so women in a controlling relationship can leave their abuser
'Sometimes coercive control looks like love': Teens must be taught about domestic abuse, say activists
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'Sometimes coercive control looks like love': Teens must be taught about domestic abuse, say activists
The domestic violence charities supporting victims and survivors in the UK
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The domestic violence charities supporting victims and survivors in the UK
The cost of living crisis is making it harder for domestic violence victims to leave their abusers
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The cost of living crisis is making it harder for domestic violence victims to leave their abusers
‘I’ve asked for a dehumidifier for Christmas’: The renters living with damp and mould
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‘I’ve asked for a dehumidifier for Christmas’: The renters living with damp and mould
A young veteran's struggle with the cost of living crisis
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A young veteran's struggle with the cost of living crisis
The number of working people facing homelessness is rising sharply
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