10th September 2021
Care warning: suicide, suicide ideation, domestic abuse, sexual violence
On this ‘World Suicide Prevention Day’ I would like to start the conversation about how prevalent suicide and suicidal ideation is among victims of domestic abuse. Here is my story:
15th June 2021
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was launched by the International Network for Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organisation in 2006. On 15th June 2021 people will unite on a global level to raise awareness of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older people.
1st June 2021
Cafcass independently advises the family courts in England about what is safe for children and in their best interests. Its vision is for every child whose future is decided by the family courts, to provide a service that prioritises their safety, their voices and their needs, taking full account of their families and those connected to them.
In this blog, a Cafcass Family Court Adviser shares her experience and thoughts on domestic abuse as it affects proceedings concerning children in the family courts.
1st April 2021
A lot can happen in a year, or so the saying goes.
When COVID-19 arrived in the UK in early 2020, domestic abuse services were well aware of the impact a government-sanctioned lockdown would have on victims. Our worst fears were quickly realised.
