Posts by Charlotte Hazell-Caldwell
Is it even abuse?
October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, which is a good time to consider why it can be so hard to accept that the partner you…
Why is coercive control still misunderstood?
October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, so this is a good time to revisit coercive control. It has been a criminal offence in England and…
Why October? The story behind Domestic Abuse Awareness Month
Every October, you may notice a little more purple. Social media feeds fill with information about domestic abuse. Organisations run campaigns, events and training. Landmarks…
Ruth Ellis: How Far Have We Come in Understanding Domestic Abuse?
On 13 July 1955, Ruth Ellis became the last woman to be executed in Britain. Seventy-one years later, she has been granted a conditional pardon.…
When Hot Weather Casts a Dark Shadow
For many of us, warm weather invites us to spend time in the garden or the local park. We enjoy barbecue dinners as the evening…
World Cup 2026: Enjoy the football – but make good choices
The World Cup is here. It will give many of us an opportunity to meet up with friends, cheer on our teams, enjoy a few…
The “Manosphere” Harms Men & Boys Too
We are hearing a lot right now about misogyny, the manosphere and the growing concern around boys and young men being pulled into harmful online…
Stalking Orders, DA Orders and Harassment: Clearing Up the Confusion
It’s Stalking Awareness Week, and a good time to clear up a point that often gets muddled in practice. A stalking order is not the…
NCDV Women: Strength in Action
International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the strength, expertise and impact of women everywhere. At NCDV, it’s a moment to recognise the extraordinary…
The Sharon Bryan Internship Programme: Standing with Survivors, Every Step of the Way
The Sharon Bryan Internship Programme honours the life and legacy of our colleague Sharon Bryan, a survivor of domestic abuse and one of the most…
In Loving Memory of Sharon Bryan
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Sharon Bryan, a courageous survivor of domestic abuse and a tireless campaigner for the rights of…
The Human Right to Protection
Each year, the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence reminds us that protection from abuse is not a privilege — it is a human…
