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    Please listen to this radio interview to hear our very own Nikki & Gemma talking about coercive control. Read more

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I made the call and arranged for a call back from Next Chapter. I took the call, not knowing what to expect and not really expecting much. I answered the phone to Shelly, my saviour. Yes, a powerful word but justified. Shelly talked to me, listened, did not judge, understood. She was kind. She was genuinely interested in me and my problems and wanted to help.

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Lockdown increases the opportunities that abusers can coerce or abuse women and children.

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  • Violence Against Women and Girls - Home Office Spring Newsletter 2019

    Foreword I am pleased to welcome you to the Spring 2019 edition of the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) newsletter. We are delighted to be publishing the newsletter following the publication of our draft Domestic Abuse Bill, and the accompanying package of non-legislative action in January, and, our refreshed VAWG Strategy and Male Victims Statement in March. Read more

  • Women's AId publish The Economics of Abuse 2019

    The Domestic Abuse Report 2019: The Economics of Abuse explores the relationship between domestic abuse and economic resources, looking at the needs and experiences of survivors around finances, welfare, housing and employment (economic needs), and how these needs are met by specialist domestic abuse services. Read more

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  • Domestic Abuse Services Information Event

    From 1st April 2019 the Domestic Abuse services commissioned by ECC and the PFCC are changing. Come along to our information events to meet the new providers and find out more: Read more

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