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April 28, 2017
This week is National Stalking awareness week. The purpose is to raise awareness of this type of crime and make sure victims feel confident enough to report it.
April 19, 2017
A recent article in the Independent stated that Police forces have been accused of failing to punish perpetrators of domestic abuse, with new data revealing that charges plummeted by more than 10 per cent in just one year, even as the number of alleged incidents rose.
March 26, 2017
Did you watch the extremely brave women and men tell their stories on last nights Beaten by My Boyfriend?
The programme highlighted the severe and damaging effects of domestic violence on sufferers and the difficulties that people face in bringing perpetrators to justice.
March 17, 2017
On International Women’s Day, the Prime Minister announced, that funds of £20m would be made available to organisations tackling domestic violence and abuse.
March 3, 2017
In a bid to crack down on sham, illegal marriages, couples must now give almost double the notice of intention to wed.
February 23, 2017
1.8 million people in England and Wales have said that they have been a victim of domestic violence
651,000 male victims of domestic violence
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February 20, 2017
Legal actions against perpetrators of domestic violence are fast becoming a further ordeal for victims, even after the escape of an abusive relationship.
February 14, 2017
Valentine's Day - noun
1. 14 February, a day when it is traditional to send a card, often anonymously, to a person one is romantically involved with or attracted to.