As part of Domestic Abuse Awareness Week we are sharing real stories from real people..... ''Did that just really happen? I’m a do-er, a positive person, always trying to see the best in others. A victim of emotional abuse? How could I possibly have let myself become that person? People have always told me [...]
A teenager from the South West has spoken of her experience of an abusive relationship. Maddie* was just 17 when she experienced physical, emotional and verbal abuse from her boyfriend, also aged 17. During the relationship, Maddie was beaten on a number of occasions, strangled, threatened with a knife, as well as verbally abused [...]
Around 300,000 Gypsies and Travellers live in the UK. Around 200,000 live in houses and 100,000 in trailers (caravans). Some continue to live a nomadic life, travelling from area to area for part or all of the year. Around 25,000 Gypsies & Travellers are homeless and have nowhere legal to stop. It is important to [...]
If you are worried about someone: Supporting a friend or family member experiencing Domestic Abuse If you know or suspect that a family member, friend or work colleague is experiencing domestic abuse, it can be difficult to know what to do. It can be very upsetting to discover that someone you care about is being [...]
Ensuring that stereotyping older people is to be avoided, experience shows that some older people may feel less able to access services; they may be less able to access services; they may be less aware than younger people of the services and options available to them; or they may believe that services are only for [...]
A relative, a friend or partner who has been raped or sexually assaulted is likely to need the support of friends and family to cope with what has happened. Rape and sexual assault are terrifying experiences and everyone reacts differently. Victims may feel withdrawn, depressed or numb. They may also feel very anxious and panicky, [...]
If your child has been raped or sexually assaulted it can be difficult to know how to react and how to support them. Even though it may feel daunting it is possible for you to be a good source of support for your child. Rape and sexual assault will have an emotional impact on your [...]
When a Child is abused When a child or young person is sexually assaulted or abused it can have a devastating impact on the family unit. Some find that the distress and anguish experienced by parents, siblings and loved-ones continues long after the child is safe and receiving support. Though you may feel helpless and [...]
The typical advice "Don't Talk to Strangers" doesn't apply in this case. Most child abusers are known to their victims. Teach your children basic sexual education. Teach them that no one should touch the "private" parts of their body (This can be described as 'The bits covered by a swim suit' if your child is [...]
A forced marriage is a marriage where one or both people do not consent to the marriage and pressure or abuse is used For more information please visit: Forced Marriage Briefing for Professionals Information if the individual is going overseas https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/325920/FCO_FM2014_A6_web.pdf http://www.karmanirvana.org.uk http://ikwro.org.uk/about-us/ www.freedomcharity.org.uk The “One-Chance” Rule All practitioners working with victims of forced marriage and [...]
