Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme enforced
5th April 2017A man who subjected two former partners to extreme domestic violence has become the first person in the country to […]
Facing a violent ex partner in court
6th February 2017What do I do if I don’t want to face my violent ex partner in court? Going to court can […]
16 Days of action against domestic sexual violence and abuse
7th December 2016For the past 12 days, the Exeter Domestic Sexual Violence and Abuse Forum (DSVA) has been hosting a collection of […]
Bad behaviour
15th October 2016Unfortunately, marriages breakdown for a variety of reasons. Sometimes the spouses can agree that they have drifted apart, but often […]
Murder of Claire Hart deemed ‘understandable’
22nd August 2016A recent report in the Guardian newspaper explores the media reporting surrounding the murder of Claire Hart and Charlotte Hart. Claire […]
Coercive or Controlling Behaviour gains attention through The Archers
22nd April 2016The crime that has touched the public through an everyday tale of country folk The Governments Coercive or Controlling Behaviour […]
Radio soap storyline highlights the plight of people who suffer in silence
7th April 2016The recent Rob and Helen storyline involving a pregnant Helen stabbing Rob hit the headlines and highlighted just how much […]
Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions – Domestic Abuse
25th January 20161. Will I get legal aid? Legal aid is available for all victims of domestic abuse if they are seeking […]
Good News for Bad News
8th January 2016From the 29th of December 2015 coercive and controlling behaviour will became a criminal offence. What Does This Mean? It […]
Secret Religious Courts?
24th December 2015A recent Daily Mail article on Sharia Courts has highlighted the potential ‘shadow Courts’ that can exist alongside the UK […]