Leaving home to escape abuse is not a breach of lockdown restrictions
West Sussex County Council has highlighted the support available to anyone suffering from domestic violence or abuse Residents are being reminded that they can still seek help and support if they are experiencing domestic abuse, even if it means leaving home. For many living with domestic abuse, the pandemic has made life immeasurably harder, with increased risk, and reduced opportunities to seek help. One domestic abuse victim explains the impact of the pandemic on her situation: “Him being home all the time has meant that there has been no break, every single day, he breaks me that bit mo...