​Christmas, it’s the most wonderful time of the year - for most. Sadly, for some it’s the most feared time of the year. Why? Christmas is the time of year where most people have the luxury of spending extended time with their partners and loved ones. If you are a victim of domestic abuse this is not something to look forward to.

The Office for National Statistics’ (ONS) annual report has found, shockingly, that more than 10 per cent of young women aged between 16-19 have experienced domestic abuse in the past year. They were also identified to be the age group most likely to become a victims of domestic abuse.

A report, written by inspectors from Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission and other agencies has found that child victims of domestic abuse are being ignored because some police officers view it as a “lifestyle choice.”

If you are being forced to change your behavior because you are frightened of your partner then you may be a victim of domestic abuse.

A recent report states that the number of domestic abuse victims across London has risen by 15% in two years. The statistics.

Forced marriage is often associated with heterosexual women being forced to marry a man against their will. Whilst this is often the case, West Midlands Police have advised the BBC that a growing number of gay and lesbian people are contacting the police after being forced to have a heterosexual wedding by their family members.

British summer time officially began at the end of March however, we have only just started feeling like the summer is actually here after the recent heatwave.

Domestic abuse of any form, whether it is emotional, physical or financial is never ok. We are here to help and there are many options available to you to afford you and your family the protection and security that you deserve.