Patrons & Supporters

“Domestic violence is one of the most common forms of crime and, for several reasons, one of the most pernicious. Most marriages and long-term relationships create angry exchanges at times, and the best research (mostly by women as it happens) suggests females can give as much as they get. But this humdrum discord should not distract from the fact that when bullying becomes severe it tends to be repetitive - repeat victimisation can be rampant - and has a special hold on those who suffer because it happens in the home.  It often feels as though there is just no place to turn. That's why this initiative is so important and why I am so pleased to support the National Centre for Domestic Violence."

“I am working with the charity, National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV), to break the silence surrounding the awful and unnecessary violence men and women suffer from. Having endured domestic violence myself, nothing gives me greater pleasure to help all I can."

Ursula James, Visiting Teaching Fellow, Oxford  University Medical School

 "The NCDV is an organisation which provides an invaluable service to people who would otherwise find themselves in real difficulty finding the legal assistance they need at a very traumatic time. Its commitment to service and efficiency means that each individual is treated as a person, not a case, and they get the support necessary to changing their lives. I wholeheartedly support the work of the NCDV and, until the day there is no need for such an organisation, look forward to seeing a centre in every city in the UK.”

Kerry Danes        

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