‘Bully in every way’: domestic abuse survivors say ex-partners behind far-right UK street patrols. In the The Guardian newspaper this week (October 6th) seven women share their stories to make people aware of patterns of violence behind anti-immigration street patrol movement. During their relationship, Lisa’s ex-partner was controlling. He kept her at home where he

One of the best calls I’ve had recently was with Rebecca Radcliffe who I have the pleasure of working with in my capacity as Chair of SLDAS – South Liverpool Domestic Abuse Services. I’ve been in the role for around 15 months now. Beckie is a brilliant leader and has made such a difference to

Today (26th August) is International Dog Day. A day to celebrate man’s or woman’s best friend. The day intends to highlight the condition of dogs and to encourage the adoption of dogs from shelters. Almost 9 in 10 professionals working in the domestic abuse sector have seen cases where a pet has also been abused.

Under the current law, most domestic murders have a 15-year sentencing starting point, because they take place in the home with a weapon most likely already at the scene. However, for other murders where a weapon is taken to the scene with intent, the starting point is 25 years. Earlier this month, the Government announced

At the start of the Summer holidays, the PCC and Merseyside Police has launched the latest phase of itsTaking Action VAWG campaign – “Call it what it is” – focused on child sexual abuse. Aimed at perpetrators of child sexual exploitation (CSE), the new campaign challenges the language often used to minimise or excuse abuse and makes it

This first week in June is #VolunteersWeek –an annual UK-wide campaign held from the first Monday in June to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers. And we’re joining in! How many people volunteer? It’s estimated that around 5.6 million people volunteered regularly last year.  24%of adults had participated in informal volunteering at least once

Sexual assault can lead to chronic pain through complex interactions between trauma, PTSD, and neurobiological changes in the body. In a recent interview Lady Gaga made a heart-breaking connection between her fibromyalgia and her history as a survivor of sexual assault. She explained that her chronic pain often “mimics” the physical sensations of past trauma,