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ISOLATION TACTICS – How victims of Domestic Abuse fall into the trap
At the start of a controlling relationship, isolation tactics are so sugar-coated we might not recognise them for what they are. Read this article to…
LOVE BOMBING – The Ultimate Grooming Technique
Love Bombing is a grooming technique. It involves being overly affectionate and showering someone with attention and compliments. It can happen to anyone, men or…
The Correlation between Animal Abuse and Domestic Abuse
There have been many studies which have shown that there is a very definite link between animal abuse and domestic abuse.
10 signs of a controlling relationship
Controlling behaviours usually begin gradually, so gradually they can creep into our relationships without us noticing. We might look back later and wonder how we…
Kay’s Law a welcome protection for those at risk of domestic and sexual abuse
This week “Kay’s Law” was launched as part of the Government’s campaign to tackle domestic and sexual abuse as part of the Police, Crime, Sentencing…
Worrying Rise in Use of Undertakings
For some time now, I have been noticing victims and survivors of domestic abuse are increasingly being fobbed off in the civil/family courts with Undertakings…
Restraining Order V Non-Molestation Order
Many people ask me - “what is the difference between a restraining order and a non-molestation order? It confuses many and with good reason. And…
No More Walking on Eggshells
Clare’s Law, which is also known as The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) is a police policy which gives people the right to know if…
Five UK Women’s Prisons Join NCDV’s Growing Prison Partnership Scheme
Five women’s prisons have now joined the National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV)’s nationwide partnership scheme to give women prisoners and ex-offenders protection from their…
Light Bulb Moment
When someone is in a domestically abusive relationship, it is difficult to see ‘the wood for the trees.’
Domestic Abuse & Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
In this latest blog we discuss Brain Trauma and PTSD and understanding the links with Domestic Abuse.
When Professionals ask…”Why is she attracted to abusive men”!!!
The question I have been asked most often over the last 24 years is “Why is she attracted to abusive men”? Who asks this question?…
