Coercive and controlling behaviour in a family relationship
Becky Meakin, Shaping Our Lives, shines a light on those left unprotected from coercion and control when abused by a family member. Read about the...
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Collaboration between Idvas and Community Psychiatric Nurses
Vickie Crompton on the case for collaboration between Idvas and community psychiatric nurses. Read the learning from innovative practice in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
The difference a truly supportive employer can make
In the last six months my dad has died and my mum has had a stroke. I don’t write about it here for sympathy or...
Different planets
A reflection on Marianne Hester’s Three Planet model, its relevance to frontline work, and agencies coming together holistically around survivors and families.
Domestic abuse and mental health: a GP’s perspective
Dr Katherine Pitt, a GP Registrar and researcher, shares her professional experiences of how domestic abuse impacts upon mental health.
Domestic abuse, mental health and homelessness: The Housing First Model
Research has shown that domestic abuse is the most common cause of depression and other mental health difficulties in women. Alongside this, we also know...
Establishing best practice response to domestic abuse within acute health
Donna Allender, Somerset CCG, shares some of the activities around domestic abuse that Somerset has progressed within their acute hospitals. Learn about best practice.
Experiences of male victims in the context of Children’s social care
The response of Children’s Social Care to matters of domestic abuse has changed drastically in the last few decades, however, there is still often a...
Extending the offence of controlling or coercive behaviour to post-separation (economic) abuse
Cyrene Siriwardhana, Surviving Economic Abuse, explains why SEA are calling for legislation on controlling or coercive behaviour to be extended to post- separation.
For girls to fulfil their potential, we need to understand the whole picture
SafeLives CEO writes on why we must understand the cumulative factors contributing to abuse and create early interventions for boys at risk to prevent harm