Measures to protect women and girls from violence are to be improved by putting specialists in domestic abuse in 999 call centres. Last year, the police recorded 100 offences related to domestic abuse every hour. This new initiative aims to ensure that calls for help are treated urgently and that Read more…
If you have been a victim of domestic abuse, you will be able to claim a one-off payment to enable you to leave your abuser. The funding will cover essential items such as groceries, nappies or support with somewhere new to live. Victims can also apply for a further one-off Read more…
The number of calls to the Respect Men’s Advice Line, which offers support to men experiencing domestic abuse, rose by 60 per cent on this time last year. The charity says the pandemic made the problem worse by an increase in violence and psychological abuse. Covid-19 has also limited the Read more…