Domestic abuse

A mother felt ‘stripped of humanity’ when her baby was taken away. There was ‘no support’ from public services
Inequality

A mother felt ‘stripped of humanity’ when her baby was taken away. There was ‘no support’ from public services

A domestic abuse survivor recovering from substance abuse says she has felt failed by public services over and over again – much like other women who have fallen victim to austerity

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

But Deborah Bruce’s brilliant new play – written following her time as Writer In Residence at Clean Break –also offers hope

Clean Break: A theatre company for women in the criminal justice system
women’s prisons

Clean Break: A theatre company for women in the criminal justice system

Deborah Bruce works with marginalised women at Clean Break, to help them find their voice through writing. Her own play, Dixon and Daughters, is the company’s first co-production with the National Theatre

It’s time universal credit is paid differently so women in a controlling relationship can leave their abuser
Jess Southgate

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
Domestic abuse

‘Sometimes coercive control looks like love’:  Teens must be taught about domestic abuse, say activists

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The domestic violence charities supporting victims and survivors in the UK
Domestic violence

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
Domestic violence

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
Housing

‘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
Remembrance

A young veteran’s struggle with the cost of living crisis

The number of working people facing homelessness is rising sharply
Homelessness

The number of working people facing homelessness is rising sharply

Exclusive: Women’s safety funding ‘doesn’t scratch the surface’ of tackling male violence
Violence against women

Exclusive: Women’s safety funding ‘doesn’t scratch the surface’ of tackling male violence

MPs debate support for Black women affected by domestic abuse after high-profile campaign
Violence Against Women

MPs debate support for Black women affected by domestic abuse after high-profile campaign

Social housing: How one social enterprise is giving shelter to thousands
Social housing

Social housing: How one social enterprise is giving shelter to thousands

Sadie Frost: Why I’m part of the UN’s campaign to end violence against women
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
News

Euros 2020 may be ‘catalyst’ for domestic violence, charities warn

Ian Wright: ‘I didn’t realise the abuse you get is not your fault’
News

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
Opinion

The Domestic Abuse Act is now law but our campaigning must continue

Domestic abuse: The hidden housing crisis
Opinion

Domestic abuse: The hidden housing crisis

Domestic abuse survivors offered free train travel to refuges
News

Domestic abuse survivors offered free train travel to refuges

Hey Girls donates cash to women’s shelters in domestic abuse crisis
Activism

Hey Girls donates cash to women’s shelters in domestic abuse crisis

How a board game is helping professionals support domestic violence victims
Activism

How a board game is helping professionals support domestic violence victims

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Domestic abuse services are struggling to support mums this Mother’s Day
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Domestic abuse services are struggling to support mums this Mother’s Day

‘No money, no way to escape’: Women left homeless by economic abuse
News

‘No money, no way to escape’: Women left homeless by economic abuse

Research says football is being used a scapegoat for domestic abuse
News

Research says football is being used a scapegoat for domestic abuse

A ban on the cross-examination of domestic abuse victims is still delayed
News

A ban on the cross-examination of domestic abuse victims is still delayed