The largely invisible work of unpaid care-cleaning, and looking after children, has always fallen disproportionately on women. The ongoing global pandemic may be causing progress to backslide.
The #NoExcuseForAbuse campaign, supported by the police, health, local authorities and domestic abuse specialist agencies is aimed at providing those who are victims of domestic abuse with the right information.
Refuges around the UK are facing a huge challenge as they work to support a rising number of women experiencing abuse during lockdown. calls to the National Domestic Abuse Helpline had risen by 25%.
The long-awaited Domestic Abuse Bill contains some good measures – but there is still a way to go to ensure proper protection for victims, writes Jess Phillips MP. The Domestic Abuse Bill is to be welcomed.
The intersection of violence, abuse and mental health is under-studied in low and middle-income countries. A King’s College Official Development Research Partnership grant enabled an inaugural meeting of researchers in 2019.
Cameras have been rolling on a new film dealing with issues surrounding domestic abuse. The Saleem Foundation were making a film about domestic abuse with young actors.
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