World Cup fears after spike in Euros domestic abuse
The World Cup could see domestic abuse incidents soar following a spike in reports during last year’s Euro 2020, campaigners
Wandsworth Council announce strategy to prevent violence against women and girls
Wandsworth Council has announced its new three-year strategy to help prevent violence against women and girls. The Ending Violence Against
#DoSomething: Charity launches festive campaign to tackle domestic abuse
A London-based domestic violence charity has launched a festive campaign urging people to look out for the signs of domestic
Reclaim Sutton’s Streets marks Global 16 Days Campaign against violence against women
On 27 November, the Reclaim Sutton’s Streets group marched on Sutton high street to coincide with the Global 16 Days
Chiswick domestic abuse charity Refuge commemorates 50th anniversary
A domestic abuse charity is commemorating the 50th anniversary of its founding as a women’s refuge house in Chiswick. Since
Serious domestic abuse cases rise by 57% in Richmond during pandemic
Levels of serious domestic abuse rose by more than half over lockdown in Richmond, a new report says.
Richmond Council funded film ‘Tears Dry To Frost’ to screen in Twickenham
A short film backed by Richmond Council highlighting domestic abuse is set to premiere at Twickenham’s The Exchange. Tears Dry
The shadow pandemic: Why did domestic violence reports in London increase after lockdown lifting?
Calls to the London Metropolitan Police and domestic violence services rose after lockdown restrictions were lifted.
Disabled women more than twice as likely to experience domestic abuse
Disabled women are more than twice as likely to experience domestic abuse than non-disabled women, according to data released by
Croydon domestic violence cases surge dramatically in December
The number of domestic violence cases in Croydon has increased by nearly 20% in the space of a single month,
Professor raises thousands for migrants escaping domestic violence
A University of Roehampton professor has raised £58,000 to fund emergency shelter accommodation for migrants, specifically women and children, escaping