domestic violence

Coronavirus Is Leaving Asylum Seekers Like Me More Vulnerable Than Ever

I’ve survived death threats and domestic violence. But life in lockdown as an asylum seeker in Britain has me fearing for me and my baby than ever.
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'Violent Men Are To Blame, Not The Virus’: Lockdown Sees Rise In Women Being Killed

Campaigners warn abusive men are using the outbreak as an excuse for domestic violence as rate of suspected killings doubles.
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Eight Things You Need To Know About Coronavirus Today

ONS releases first in-depth statistics on those dying from coronavirus, as the number of NHS workers who have died is revealed. Here's the latest.
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I'm Quarantined With My Abuser And Don't Feel Safe At Home

For those living in fear with their abusers, the coronavirus has compounded the time that they must spend together.
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Priti Patel Launches Domestic Abuse Awareness Campaign For People In Lockdown

Police report a 21% fall in overall crime during but calls to domestic abuse helplines have surged.
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How To Help Someone At Risk Of Domestic Abuse In Lockdown

Calls to the National Domestic Abuse Helpline have spiked since new measures to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic were introduced.
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We Should Focus On Reporting Domestic Violence, Not People Going For A Second Jog

Some women — pregnant women, elderly women, victims of abuse — are lying at the intersection of Covid-19 and domestic violence risks, writes Sophie Wilkinson.
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Domestic Violence Perpetrators Should Be Evicted From Their Family Homes During Coronavirus

For the 1.6 million women who experience domestic violence every year in England and Wales, staying at home may put them in even greater danger, writes Mandu Reid.
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Exclusive: Recognise Domestic Abuse In Your Violent Crime Taskforce, Charities Urge PM

Twenty charities are calling on Boris Johnson to include the domestic abuse commissioner in his top team as domestic abuse is behind a third of violent crime.
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Boris Johnson, You Must Recognise That Domestic Abuse Is A Specific Kind Of Violence

An open letter to the prime minister from the UK's leading domestic abuse charities.
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