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I've left and I need support

WEBThe Mix are a support service that can connect children/young people to support services around any problems they may be having including domestic abuse. They can be contacted on 0808 808 4994 or via their live chat service (3pm-midnight every day). NSPCC work to prevent abuse and rebuild children’s lives. They can be contacted on 0800 800

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The reality of the barriers to mental health support

WEBSurvivors deserve to be heard: The reality of the barriers to mental health support A Safe Blog by Lizzie McCarthy and Jenny Birchall, Women’s Aid. 6th December 2021: Today, Women’s Aid has published two reports as part of our Deserve To Be Heard campaign. This campaign aims to highlight the devastating impact of domestic abuse on …

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Domestic abuse and mental health: a guide for survivors

WEBThis pamphlet has been created for survivors who find themselves struggling with their mental health after experiencing domestic abuse. This abuse can have occurred at any time, whether it was perpetuated by an intimate partner or family member, or if you witnessed abuse taking place as a child. Published: Women’s Aid, June 2023.

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Research and Reports

WEBInformation on referrals to local services and the challenges they faced from the Women’s Aid Annual Surveys (2017 to 2019). Information on service types and refuge spaces from snapshots taken from Routes to Support in May each year (from 2010). Research and Reports All of our work is underpinned by a solid evidence base.

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The impact of domestic abuse

WEBIn findings from our annual survey, 46.2% of women in refuges had spent between two and 10 years in the abusive relationship, with 17% of women enduring a violent relationship for more than 10 years. 40.9% of women using community-based domestic abuse services had spent between two and 10 years in the abusive relationship, with 24.1% enduring a

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Domestic abuse, the facts

WEBDomestic abuse is a gendered crime which is deeply rooted in the societal inequality between men and women. It is a form of gender-based violence, violence “directed against a woman because she is a women or that affects disproportionately.” (CEDAW, 1992). Women are more likely than men to experience multiple incidents of abuse, different

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Mental health and domestic abuse: A review of the literature

WEBMental health and domestic abuse: A review of the literature This publication was developed as part of Women’s Aid’s Deserve To Be Heard campaign. This literature review presents an overview of available evidence around domestic abuse, mental health and trauma in the United Kingdom.

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I want to leave my relationship safely

WEBMaking a safety plan. A safety plan will help you protect yourself and your children. It will also help you think about how you can increase your safety both within the relationship, and if or when you decide to leave. Only your partner can change their behaviour and end the patterns of violence and abuse they are responsible for, but there are

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Research Integrity Framework on Domestic Violence and …

WEB2 Background This framework emerged from discussions between academic researchers and the four Women’s Aid federations from Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

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Domestic abuse and mental health

WEB7 Mental health efects of trauma The efect of these responses can continue long after the trauma is over, this may have an impact on the way you think, feel, and behave.

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Written by Jenny Birchall and Lizzie McCarthy, Women’s Aid

WEB2 . Written by Jenny Birchall and Lizzie McCarthy, Women’s Aid . December 2021 . Thank you to all the survivors whose expertise and stories have informed the literature

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Women’s Aid responds to Women’s Health Strategy

WEBIn response, Isabelle Younane, head of policy, campaigns and public affairs at Women’s Aid said: “We know from our work with survivors that the effects of domestic abuse on women’s mental health can be both severe and long lasting, which is why we have urged the government to prioritise this issue through our campaign, Deserve To Be …

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Written by Professor Ravi K. Thiara and Professor Christine …

WEBremains a pervasive societal issue and constitutes a serious source of harm. It is a major human rights violation and a public health concern, with serious long-term consequences for the physical, emotional and

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SHADOW PANDEMIC DURING COVID

WEB1 Shining a Light on Domestic Abuse during COVID 1. SUMMARY 1.1 COVID˜19 PANDEMIC AND THE CHANGING NEEDS OF VICTIM˜SURVIVORS The pandemic occurred in a context where the impacts of austerity and systematic under

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New research reveals needs for tailored support for survivors

WEBAn average of three women every fortnight were murdered by their male partner or ex-partner. (ONS, 2020) For media enquiries please email [email protected] or call 020 7566 2511. New research reveals need for flexible, tailored support for domestic abuse survivors A four-year evaluation led by academics at …

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Women's Aid responds to report on domestic homicides and …

WEBWomen’s Aid responds to report on domestic homicides and suspected victim suicides . Tuesday 6th December 2022. This week, the national Domestic Homicide Project published their report ‘Domestic Homicides and Suspected Victim Suicides 2021-2022’.The Domestic Homicide Project is a Home Office funded research project led by the National …

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Pandemic's surge in domestic abuse highlights funding shortfalls

WEBPandemic’s surge in domestic abuse highlights funding and support shortfalls. The Covid-19 pandemic increased existing pressures on survivors of abuse, including economic and mental strains, with over-stretched services making access to support harder than ever. Specifically, the past 18 months highlighted the urgent need to address

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Why the definition of refuge matters

WEBWomen’s Aid defines a refuge service as a type of safe accommodation dedicated for survivors of domestic abuse that includes a specific programme of support. This differs from other forms of accommodation, which we know from our work on our No Woman Turned Away project, are often unsuitable and dangerous for women fleeing …

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Supporting women and babies after domestic abuse

WEBContents 1 What is this toolkit for? 2 Setting the context 3 How does domestic abuse impact mothers and babies during pregnancy? 3.1 Risks to women 3.2 How does domestic abuse impact on the baby in pregnancy? 4 How does domestic abuse impact mothers and babies? 4.1 In the short term 4.2 More than just mothers and babies: Attachment as triadic and …

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