Why October? The story behind Domestic Abuse Awareness Month

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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…

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Myths vs Facts: Male Victims of Domestic Abuse

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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…

The Quiet Constant: What 10 Years of Data Tells Us About Male Victims of Domestic Abuse

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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…

Rethinking the Narrative: Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Through a Patriarchal Lens

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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…

Ruth Ellis: How Far Have We Come in Understanding Domestic Abuse?

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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

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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…

NCDV Welcomes Keith Fraser as Official Expert Advisor

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Keith Fraser, NCDV Expert Advisor Chair of Youth Justice Board for England & Wales Chair of Local Partnerships, Chair of the Public Chairs Forum   Friendship…

World Cup 2026: Enjoy the football – but make good choices

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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…