Businesses have a crucial role to play in breaking the silence around domestic abuse for their staff and customers. TSB highlight the practical realities of escaping from abuse and how they’re helping victims.
At the Safe and Together Institute they recognise the vital role we each play in identifying domestic abuse. Believing survivors and responding effectively will help ensure they get the help and support they need.
Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs, Founder and CEO of Surviving Economic Abuse shares how victims of economic abuse can get the support they need.
Claire nearly lost her life when her partner tried to murder her in her sleep. Eventually she was supported by Hestia and now volunteers on our refuge referral line, taking calls from other women affected by domestic abuse.
Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs) provide specialist support for people who have experienced sexual violence. Read Jas’s Day in the Life of an ISVA for more insight.
Susan Bright, CEO of Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA) highlights how employers can provide a place of safety and wide range of support for those experiencing domestic abuse in the workplace.
This weekend marked the start of ‘16 Days of Activism’ – an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day.
Written by Ruth Atkinson, Project Manager, AVA (Against Violence & Abuse) Women living with disability are twice as likely to suffer abuse than non-disabled women. They also generally suffer abuse for longer periods of time. Whether or not this comes as a surprise, these facts are pretty disturbing. And yet, this reality is often missed from …
Saturday 25th November marks Day 1 of 16 Days of Activism 2017 – join us in saying NO MORE to domestic violence and sexual assault. What is 16 Days of Activism? 16 Days of Activism is an international time between 25th November and the 10th December to galvanise action to end violence against women and girls …
A new UK-wide campaign highlights Safe Spaces in banks & pharmacies for victim-survivors of domestic abuse, offering a discreet way to seek support.
Read Sarah's story about how harm to pets reveals the truth about domestic abuse
Explore how pets are weaponised in domestic abuse and what changes are needed to protect survivors and animals during 16 Days of Activism.
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