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A New Hope for Survivors of Domestic Abuse

For many women and girls living with abuse, fear becomes part of everyday life. Fear of going home. Fear of not being believed. Fear of reporting violence and being left to navigate the system alone. This week’s proposed government strategy on violence against women and girls has given many survivors and support organisations a sense […]

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Domestic Violence – Are you a victim?

Domestic violence is the set pattern of behaviour on the part of the abuser designed to control his partner. Anyone forced to alter their behaviour because they are frightened of their partner’s reaction is being abused. The abuse can be physical, emotional, psychological, financial or sexual. It can begin at any stage of the relationship. Domestic violence is rarely a […]

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