Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme enforced 5th April 2017 A man who subjected two former partners to extreme domestic violence has become the first person in the country to […] Categories: Domestic Abuse
Facing a violent ex partner in court 6th February 2017 What do I do if I don’t want to face my violent ex partner in court? Going to court can […] Categories: Domestic Abuse
16 Days of action against domestic sexual violence and abuse 7th December 2016 For the past 12 days, the Exeter Domestic Sexual Violence and Abuse Forum (DSVA) has been hosting a collection of […] Categories: Domestic Abuse
Bad behaviour 15th October 2016 Unfortunately, marriages breakdown for a variety of reasons. Sometimes the spouses can agree that they have drifted apart, but often […] Categories: Divorce & Finance, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Abuse, Uncategorized
Murder of Claire Hart deemed ‘understandable’ 22nd August 2016 A recent report in the Guardian newspaper explores the media reporting surrounding the murder of Claire Hart and Charlotte Hart. Claire […] Categories: Domestic Abuse
Coercive or Controlling Behaviour gains attention through The Archers 22nd April 2016 The crime that has touched the public through an everyday tale of country folk The Governments Coercive or Controlling Behaviour […] Categories: Domestic Abuse
Radio soap storyline highlights the plight of people who suffer in silence 7th April 2016 The recent Rob and Helen storyline involving a pregnant Helen stabbing Rob hit the headlines and highlighted just how much […] Categories: Domestic Abuse
Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions – Domestic Abuse 25th January 2016 1. Will I get legal aid? Legal aid is available for all victims of domestic abuse if they are seeking […] Categories: Domestic Abuse
Good News for Bad News 8th January 2016 From the 29th of December 2015 coercive and controlling behaviour will became a criminal offence. What Does This Mean? It […] Categories: Domestic Abuse
Secret Religious Courts? 24th December 2015 A recent Daily Mail article on Sharia Courts has highlighted the potential ‘shadow Courts’ that can exist alongside the UK […] Categories: Divorce & Separation, Domestic Abuse