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Children sexually abused by family members are going ‘unseen and unheard’, report finds

By Michael Drummond, Reporter4th February 2020News England

Children who are sexually abused by family members are going “unseen and unheard” by agencies who are “woefully ill-equipped” to deal with the issue, according to a new report. Children

Man has seventh child taken into care despite ‘heroic’ efforts of social worker to keep family intact

By Brian Farmer, Reporter24th January 2020News England

A man has had a seventh child taken from his care after council social services staff told a High Court judge of their worries about his “sexual behaviour”. Lawyers representing

Inspectors criticise handling of domestic abuse cases where victim withdraws support

By Margaret Davis, Reporter23rd January 2020News England

Handling of domestic abuse cases where the victim withdraws their support for police or court action requires improvement, inspectors have found. A joint report by two watchdogs looked at 78

Basic probation safety checks ‘still not being carried out despite failings’

By Flora Thompson, Reporter14th January 2020News England

Basic safety checks are still not being carried out by probation officers, according to their watchdog. Justin Russell, the Chief Inspector of Probation, feared lessons were still not being learnt

Man and woman arrested in Doncaster following death of toddler from head injuries

By Henry Clare, Reporter11th January 2020News England

A two-year-old boy who died in hospital has been named as Keigan Ronnie O’Brien. The youngster was treated by ambulance staff following reports that he was in cardiac arrest at

Sally Challen backs domestic abuse lessons for children in school

By Adam Hale, Reporter8th January 2020News Wales

The first woman to have her murder conviction quashed under coercive control laws has said courses on domestic abuse should be taught in schools. Sally Challen, 65, was jailed for

Domestic abuse charity forced to add more staff and volunteers over festive season

By Abbianca Makoni, Reporter16th December 2019News England

A domestic abuse charity is being forced to bring in more staff and volunteers over the festive season to keep up with soaring helpline calls – with more than 600

Campaigners urge new Government to stick to promises and fix ‘justice system in crisis’

By Flora Thompson, Home Affairs Correspondent13th December 2019News England

Police and legal campaigners have called on the new Government to stick to its pre-election promises and fix a “justice system in crisis”. Policing must be at the heart of

Marble Arch lit up in bright orange for campaign tackling violence against women

By Alan Jones, Reporter25th November 2019News England

A London landmark is being lit up in bright orange to mark a campaign aimed at tackling violence against women. The colourful spectacle at Marble Arch on Monday is being

Domestic abuse crimes rise 24% but number of charges sought for suspects falls 11%

By Flora Thompson, Reporter25th November 2019News England

The number of domestic abuse crimes reported to police shot up 24% in the last year but the number of suspects officers sought to charge dropped 11%, figures show. Coercive

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Children sexually abused by family members are going ‘unseen and unheard’, report finds

Inspectors criticise handling of domestic abuse cases where victim withdraws support

Basic probation safety checks ‘still not being carried out despite failings’

Man and woman arrested in Doncaster following death of toddler from head injuries

Sally Challen backs domestic abuse lessons for children in school

Domestic abuse charity forced to add more staff and volunteers over festive season

Campaigners urge new Government to stick to promises and fix ‘justice system in crisis’

Marble Arch lit up in bright orange for campaign tackling violence against women

Domestic abuse crimes rise 24% but number of charges sought for suspects falls 11%

Urgent need for training to spot and act on sex abuse within families, review finds

Body-in-garden trial told three-year-old died after parents’ ‘breathtaking’ cruelty

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Tag: Domestic Abuse / Violence

Children sexually abused by family members are going ‘unseen and unheard’, report finds

Man has seventh child taken into care despite ‘heroic’ efforts of social worker to keep family intact

Inspectors criticise handling of domestic abuse cases where victim withdraws support

Basic probation safety checks ‘still not being carried out despite failings’

Man and woman arrested in Doncaster following death of toddler from head injuries

Sally Challen backs domestic abuse lessons for children in school

Domestic abuse charity forced to add more staff and volunteers over festive season

Campaigners urge new Government to stick to promises and fix ‘justice system in crisis’

Marble Arch lit up in bright orange for campaign tackling violence against women

Domestic abuse crimes rise 24% but number of charges sought for suspects falls 11%