“…a powerfully delicate piece. A thoroughly relevant and important show.” Last week, we were thrilled to be invited along to the Chickenshed Theatre in Cockfosters for a preview of in the absence of silence, a play based on the real stories of women who are survivors of domestic violence. With a script crafted using real …
Written by Jordan Ayres. I lost my mum to an abusive relationship recently, she took her own life. I can’t really describe how that feels. A huge part of me is now missing, so many loose ends I can’t pull together. The relationship we had wasn’t always perfect, we had communication problems, I was the …
Written by Lyndsey Dearlove, VAWG Partnership Manager at Hestia. In my 13 year career history, I have been fortunate enough to have worked with some incredible people who have shaped my views on knowledge on domestic abuse and sexual violence. From my time volunteering in a Community Intervention Centre in my home town of Cape …
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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