Tag results for: domestic abuse
The family courts must do more to protect women and children from abusive men
This article references reproductive coercion and domestic abuse.As a family law barrister, I witness the collapse of relationships, the bitterness of divorce, and the pain of custody battles....
I slept on the streets after escaping an abusive relationship.
This article references domestic abuse and suicide.The UK has one of the highest rates of homelessness in the world, with record numbers of people rough sleeping or living...
I’m the CEO of the UK’s largest domestic abuse charity. Here’s what I wish people knew about image-based abuse
While nearly 80% of people said they would report physical abuse, far fewer would report tech-facilitated abuse. Shockingly, only 57% of 18-24-year-olds recognised 'sharing images of them without...
How to look after your mental health if you’ve experienced (or are experiencing) domestic abuse
In order to protect yourself in this situation, Dr Gill suggests reaching out for help. “Speak to friends, family members, or colleagues who can offer emotional support and...
Why Gisèle Pélicot will change everything
Whether women rose collectively, or individually; whether they showed their face or spoke with a different name; whether their stories were about strangers, colleagues, friends, husbands, fathers, those...
Why Sarah Hyland is advocating for survivors of domestic abuse (and their pets)
“A lot of people who have been in an abusive relationship have had pets,” she tells Variety. “I wouldn’t have been able to get through a lot of...
