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…

The “Manosphere” Harms Men & Boys Too

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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…

If Domestic Abuse Is Underreported, Why Do We Celebrate Falling Figures?

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A drop in reported incidents is often seen as success. But what if it isn’t? What if it reflects fewer victims coming forward, not less…

Stalking Orders, DA Orders and Harassment: Clearing Up the Confusion

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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…

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What Does a Process Server Do? A Complete UK Guide

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If you need legal documents delivered correctly and on time, you may need a Process Server. A process server makes sure important legal paperwork is…

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From “Private Matter” to Public Protection: The women who changed domestic abuse law

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We are still in March, which is Women’s History Month. This blog shines a spotlight on women who helped change the law. For much of…

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