Croydon Council launch plan to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls
Croydon Council has launched a plan to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). Mayor Jason Perry launched a three-year delivery
The dark side of football tournaments: rise in domestic violence
With the Euro 2024 football tournament reaching its conclusion, millions are exhilarated at the prospect of England winning. But for
London has no housing support for male domestic abuse victims
London has no refuges or safe houses for male domestic abuse victims, new data from a male domestic abuse charity
Richmond Council fund Women’s Hub to support survivors of violence and build community
Voices of Hope and Vineyard Community Centre have launched a weekly women’s hub in partnership with Richmond Council who will
Domestic abuse survivor voices loss of confidence in Metropolitan Police
A domestic abuse survivor from West London has said she does not trust the police to handle crimes of violence
Misogynist content creators normalising domestic abuse among young people
A data-driven report published in October 2023 by the UK charity Women’s Aid found a direct link between watching misogynist
Sutton conference shines light on eradicating gender based violence
A conference organised by Sutton Women’s Centre brought together attendees and speakers from across the borough and beyond in an
Sponsored walk in Sutton aims to tackle gender based violence
A sponsored walk is taking place on 29 November to raise money and awareness for a Sutton based women’s charity.
Wandsworth book launch and empowerment event to be held
A book launch and empowerment event, creating awareness around abusive relationships, is taking place this Tuesday in Wandsworth. Behind Closed
Demand for men’s domestic abuse helpline almost triples over 5 years
The data also shows the helpline experienced a “rapid growth” in demand during the pandemic. There was a 41% increase in the number of calls and emails recieved during 2020-21.
National study to discuss the UK’s response to domestic abuse and child protection
Several universities and charities have partnered to undertake a two year study to enhance the UK’s response to domestic abuse