Posts by Charlotte Hazell-Caldwell
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…
“I still can’t talk about my dog”: Breaking the silence around pets and domestic abuse
Content note: this article includes non-graphic references to threats and harm to animals. I have lost count of the number of times I’ve witnessed genuine…
Pets, Power & Control: Why Animals Matter in Domestic Abuse
Pets are often pulled into patterns of domestic abuse and coercive control, which should be viewed as a clear indicator of risk to the animal…
Pro Bono Week: Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse
At the National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV), our purpose is simple but urgent: to provide a service that helps victims and survivors obtain protection…
