Survivors of domestic abuse by police speak out
In the wake of A number of women describe severe cases of domestic abuse perpetrated by their police officer partners.
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In the wake of A number of women describe severe cases of domestic abuse perpetrated by their police officer partners.
At a time of the year when romantic relationships are top of mind, Women’s Aid wants to disrupt people’s expectations of Valentine’s Day to teach them about the signs of unhealthy relationships and coercive control.
Thomas Fosbrook, 33, of Stockport, Manchester, embarked on a two-year campaign to control the movements of his work colleague Holly Jepson, 23, after he cut her off from the 'outside world'.
Women’s Aid enlists live chat service in battle against domestic abuse Read later Summary: As survivors have struggled with deteriorating situations at home under lockdown, UK-based charity Women’s Aid has provided another way for them to reach out and get help. On 29 April, the UK’s Domestic Abuse Bill passed both Houses of Parliament and was finally signed into law. The new Act aims to provide greater protections for survivors; better measures to tackle perpetrators; and a more wide-ranging legal definition of domestic abuse - one that goes beyond physical violence, to also include e...