Posts by Charlotte Hazell-Caldwell
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…
How NCDV Works: From First Call to Court Order
When someone reaches the point of seeking protection, the last thing they need is more barriers, more complexity, more systems to navigate. Domestic abuse already…
Empowerment Through Protection: Safety as the Foundation for Change
Domestic abuse is complex. It is emotional, psychological, physical, sexual, financial, digital – and an assault upon a person’s psyche; an attack on their very…
From Silence to Safety: Why Awareness Campaigns Matter
Awareness campaigns are sometimes dismissed as symbolic or tokenistic — a ribbon on a lapel, a post on social media, a campaign that fades when…
