Health watchdog issues domestic violence ‘wake-up call’
New guidance is being published by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) regarding domestic violence. The guidance aims to raise awareness among those who come into contact with...
View ArticleMinisters to consider domestic abuse crime
In an attempt to end the ambiguity surrounding domestic abuse, and improve police powers of intervention, government ministers are discussing plans to make it a criminal offence. Home Secretary Theresa...
View ArticleKelly Brook revealed to have hit her ex-boyfriends
Kelly Brook, the TV presenter/model is currently engaged, however her new autobiography uncovers the difficulties she encountered in previous relationships. The most shocking discovery is that Kelly...
View ArticlePolice on high alert for domestic abuse
Police forces and charities across the UK are urging locals to be on the alert for signs of domestic abuse – particularly over the festive season. Whilst domestic abuse occurs all year round, at...
View ArticleThe hidden victims of domestic violence
A two-year research project has uncovered the shocking reality about the lives of women with learning disabilities who have suffered domestic violence. Researchers at the University of Kent’s Tizard...
View ArticleSigns of an emotionally abusive relationship
When people hear the words domestic violence and abuse, the typical assumption is that someone is being physically harmed. While sadly in many cases this is true, there is another form of abuse which...
View ArticleUN criticises the British government’s approach to domestic violence
The government has been criticised by the UN, who say they lack ‘a consistent and coherent’ approach to violence against women. They warn that this austerity agenda will only serve to further undermine...
View Article10 signs of an unhealthy relationship
All relationships go through ups and downs, and this is perfectly normal. It is healthy to feel angry at times and even sad, as long as you are able to be honest and grow together through the process....
View Article1.2m women in England have suffered abuse
The Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey (APMS) – a survey that questioned 7,500 people in England – has been analysed by Agenda, a charity for women and girls at risk. The survey uncovered some worrying...
View ArticleHow to spot signs of abuse
There is one call every minute to the police about abuse within a relationship. This high statistic highlights just how important it is to recognise signs of abuse, either as a victim or as an...
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