domestic abuse
Increased demand for male domestic abuse support during lockdown
A Durham University study, in partnership with the charity Respect, has shown that pleas for help increased by up to 60% during the first UK-wide lockdown.
Domestic Abuse: the forgotten victims of the pandemic
During the first national lockdown of the pandemic, 1 in every 5 offences were related to domestic abuse. The pandemic has not only accentuated domestic abuse as a societal issue,…
The Double Standards of the Domestic Violence Debate
Asia Cossu discusses the allegations of domestic abuse surrounding Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, and suggests that the recently leaked audio clips which talk about Heard's abusive actions have sparked…
Domestic Abuse Bill Fails to Consider Rights of Vulnerable Migrant Women
With the media focus so firmly prioritised on the handling of Brexit, attention on the Government’s domestic agenda has waned.