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Women being trapped in relationships due to economic abuse, charity finds

By Vicky Shaw, Reporter26th November 202426th November 2024News England

Nearly one in seven (15%) women say they have recently experienced economic abuse from a current or former partner, a charity has found. Of those women who had experienced economic

Domestic abuse incidents increase in Scotland for first time in three years

By The Press Association19th November 2024News Scotland

The number of domestic abuse incidents recorded by police has increased for the first time in three years. Statistics released by the Scottish Government show there were 63,867 incidents of

Parents of sextortion victim urge others not to feel ashamed and to seek help

By Lucinda Cameron, Reporter18th November 2024News Scotland

The parents of a teenager who took his own life after becoming a victim of sextortion are urging other victims not to be ashamed and to seek help. Murray Dowey,

Davey hints that Welsh Lib Dem leader should resign over handling of abuse case

By Helen Corbett, Reporter18th November 2024News Wales

The Welsh Lib Dems leader has said she will stay on after Sir Ed Davey hinted she should resign over her handling of a sexual abuse case while working for

MP calls for all workplaces to have domestic abuse policies to support survivors

By Rhiannon James and Harry Taylor, Reporters13th November 2024News England

An MP has called for every workplace to have domestic abuse policies in place to ensure survivors receive “life-changing support”. Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson (pictured) said there is more employers

Age at which domestic violence victims recognised by law to be looked at

By Helen Corbett, Reporter4th November 2024News England

The age at which victims of domestic abuse are recognised as such by law is to be looked at by the Government after a teenager was killed by her ex-boyfriend.

Change to corroboration rules to have ‘far-reaching consequences’ for rape cases – law body

By Nick Forbes, Reporter31st October 2024News Scotland

A landmark ruling on corroboration that could see more rape cases go to trial will have “far-reaching consequences,” a law body has warned. On October 30, an historic nine-judge panel

Veterans, care leavers and domestic abuse victims will be housed, Starmer vows

By Aine Fox, Reporter24th September 2024News England

Veterans, young care leavers and victims of domestic abuse will be given a “guaranteed roof over their head”, Sir Keir Starmer has promised. The Prime Minister pledged that “homes will

Plans to embed domestic abuse specialists in 999 control rooms unveiled

By Helen Corbett, Reporter20th September 2024News England

The first wave of police forces will start embedding domestic abuse specialists in their 999 control rooms early next year to stop emergency services missing opportunities to save women’s lives.

Infected blood payout for Treloar’s victims ‘derisory and insulting’ – survivor says

By Nina Lloyd, Reporter16th August 2024News England

A £15,000 payout for former pupils who were infected with HIV and other viruses while subjected to unethical medical testing at a specialist school is “derisory and insulting,” a victim

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Women being trapped in relationships due to economic abuse, charity finds

Domestic abuse incidents increase in Scotland for first time in three years

Parents of sextortion victim urge others not to feel ashamed and to seek help

Davey hints that Welsh Lib Dem leader should resign over handling of abuse case

MP calls for all workplaces to have domestic abuse policies to support survivors

Age at which domestic violence victims recognised by law to be looked at

Change to corroboration rules to have ‘far-reaching consequences’ for rape cases – law body

Veterans, care leavers and domestic abuse victims will be housed, Starmer vows

Plans to embed domestic abuse specialists in 999 control rooms unveiled

Infected blood payout for Treloar’s victims ‘derisory and insulting’ – survivor says

Mother’s anger after coroner finds Army failures contributed to Jaysley’s death

Thirty councils in severe financial distress granted support to protect services

More than half of councils face insolvency over special needs spending – survey

Man with Down’s syndrome died after care worker ‘landed on him’ in swimming pool

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Tag: Victim Support

Women being trapped in relationships due to economic abuse, charity finds

Domestic abuse incidents increase in Scotland for first time in three years

Parents of sextortion victim urge others not to feel ashamed and to seek help

Davey hints that Welsh Lib Dem leader should resign over handling of abuse case

MP calls for all workplaces to have domestic abuse policies to support survivors

Age at which domestic violence victims recognised by law to be looked at

Change to corroboration rules to have ‘far-reaching consequences’ for rape cases – law body

Veterans, care leavers and domestic abuse victims will be housed, Starmer vows

Plans to embed domestic abuse specialists in 999 control rooms unveiled

Infected blood payout for Treloar’s victims ‘derisory and insulting’ – survivor says