Inadequate support for victims of domestic abuse
Victims of domestic violence suffer on average for nearly three years before getting the help they need, according to new charity research. A study by domestic abuse charity SafeLives –
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Tag: Domestic Abuse / Violence
Central Scotland rape crisis centre closes down
A Stirling-based rape crisis centre has closed after failing to address claims of bullying against its manager. An employment tribunal judgement found Central Scotland Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Centre
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Shocking toll of abuse revealed by Clare’s Law
The abusive pasts of more than 1,300 violent partners have been revealed under a scheme rolled out nationally less than a year ago, figures obtained by the Press Association have
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How do social workers understand and respond to domestic violence?
This article explores three major themes related to domestic violence and social workers. More specifically it investigates a) British social workers’ abilities to recognize incidents of interpersonal violence; b) how
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Prosecutors get new domestic abuse guidance
The Crown Prosecution Service has issued new guidelines for prosecutors tackling domestic abuse, as authorities brace for a thousands-strong surge in such cases. In 2012/13 there were nearly 71,000 domestic
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May announces creation of new domestic abuse offence
A new domestic abuse offence of “coercive and controlling behaviour” has been announced which has a maximum penalty of up to five years in prison. Coercive and controlling behaviour can
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YouGov survey reveals male domestic violence toll
Nearly one in four men has experienced domestic violence or abuse, a survey suggests. The YouGov poll for ITV lunchtime show Loose Women found 23% of men had been a
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Clare’s Law pilot schemes to begin next week
Scotland’s Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has welcomed the imminent introduction of a landmark pilot scheme that allows women and men to access information on their new partners’ offending history. From
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Police Scotland to target domestic abusers
Police Scotland are to launch a festive campaign which will specifically target those suspected of domestic abuse, after the first year of Police Scotland saw an 81% increase in reports
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33% of British women suffer domestic abuse, new survey
One in three women in Britain have suffered domestic violence according to a new poll, which found more than a third of the victims had kept it a secret from
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