Posts by Julia Gatie
Rethinking the Narrative: Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Through a Patriarchal Lens
Male victims of domestic abuse are too often overlooked, misunderstood or expected to stay silent. Breaking the Cycle is a six-part series of blogs written…
Breaking the Cycle: Why Men Can Be Overlooked as Victims of Familial Abuse
Male victims of domestic abuse are too often overlooked, misunderstood or expected to stay silent. Breaking the Cycle is a six-part series of blogs written…
Breaking the Barriers: Why Men Don’t Report Domestic Abuse
Male victims of domestic abuse are too often overlooked, misunderstood or expected to stay silent. Breaking the Cycle is a six-part series of blogs written…
Breaking the Silence: Recognising Male Victims of Domestic Abuse
Male victims of domestic abuse are too often overlooked, misunderstood or expected to stay silent. Breaking the Cycle is a six-part series of blogs written…
Power Dynamics and Domestic Abuse: Where Do They Come From?
When we talk about domestic abuse, the term “power and control” is often used, but what does that really mean? And where do these power…
Understanding Domestic Abuse Protection Orders; A Guide to Safety & Support
Domestic abuse effects 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men in England and Wales and is considered an epidemic, having a wide impact…
The Benefits of Protection Orders – How orders empower victims, prevent further abuse and provide breathing space to rebuild.
What is a protection Order? A protection order is a legal measure designed to keep a person away from another with the aim to protect…
Leena’s Story – Finding Strength as a Litigant in Person
Leena came to NCDV frightened, doubting herself, and unsure she could manage the legal process alone when she discovered she wasn’t eligible for legal aid.…
