


Helping victims’ pets escape domestic abuse too
13th December 2021When victims of domestic abuse flee to a refuge or emergency accommodation, they are usually unable to take their pets […]
16 Days of Action against Domestic Abuse Campaign
26th November 2021Yesterday, 25 November 2021 on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the 16 Days of Action against […]
Likely increase in domestic violence as a result of Coronavirus – what you can do
24th March 2020Suggestions that there will be a surge in domestic violence in the region as families self-isolate and schools face long […]
Domestic violence; when the Court makes a mistake
29th March 2018I recently acted for a mum who told me that she had suffered a miscarriage of justice. Some years previously […]
Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse and Occupation orders – What you can do
10th April 2017The recent news that Mel B, so long synonymous with ‘girl power’, had to take out a restraining order in […]
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 […]
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 […]