Unsafe at home: domestic violence and the virus
While COVID-19 is a recent pandemic, interpersonal violence (IPV) is not. Having existed from the beginning of time, relational violence is far more prevalent than meets the eye, and often more deadly.
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Family Courts: ‘Major overhaul’ aims to protect domestic abuse victims
Domestic abuse victims will get greater protections in an “overhaul of how the family courts deal with the horrific crime”, the government has announced.
#NoExcuseForAbuse: New campaign launched to prevent domestic violence
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.
Women’s refuges are supporting a rising number of domestic abuse victims
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%.
Catalyst 4 Change launches COVID:19 information & resources page
Catalyst 4 Change CIC has launched a comprehensive resources page for individuals and organisations. You will find specially selected links to useful information and resources to help you during the Coronavirus crisis.
Announcement : WAITS Statement of Operations
In these difficult and uncertain times, I would like to assure you that we are striving to ensure our much-needed service continues whi