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    NCDV is regularly asked to contribute to news items covering domestic violence and related issues. We can respond to any request for a media or press contribution 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Please direct all media enquiries to [email protected].

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    'Love-bombing' to be added to guidance in abuse prosecutions

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    (1st September, 2023)
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    Sharon Bryan - Head of Partnerships and Development speaks to the BBC about the presence of domestic abuse in the baby Jacob Crouch case, Jacob was 10-months old when he was murdered by his stepfather, Craig Crouch during the pandemic.

    Crouch was sentenced to life last week, and Jacob’s mother Gemma Barton, received a sentence of 10 years’ for causing or allowing the death of a child and one count of child cruelty.
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    (4th August, 2023)
    In the News 3

    'Love-bombing' to be added to guidance in abuse prosecutions

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    (24th April, 2023)
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    Campaigners warn emergency alert test risks exposing domestic abuse victims to 'danger'

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    (19th April, 2023)
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    Exact time set for UK’s first ever Emergency Alerts system test on mobile phone

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    (7th April, 2023)
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    This is the exact date and time your smartphone will emit a public alert siren

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    (6th April, 2023)
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    Domestic violence organisation 'deeply concerned' over results of Lincolnshire Police's damning inspection

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    (21st March, 2023)
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    Anger at lenient fine for fake Guisborough road stop policeman

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    (5th January, 2022)
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    Domestic abuse warning as referrals rise after festive period

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    (26th December, 2022)
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    ‘I’ve made 38 complaints about my violent abusive ex – why couldn’t the police convict him?’

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    (3rd December, 2022)
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    A negative impact from the World Cup: More domestic violence

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    (17th November, 2022)
    In the News 11

    Sharon Bryan guest edits the November edition of CCChat Magazine

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    (November, 2022)
    In the News 10

    How to spot the signs of financial abuse

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    (30th September, 2022)
    In the News 13

    Euro 2022 final: No reports of arrests made at women’s final but experts warn of rise in misogynistic comments

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    (1st August, 2022)
    In the News 14

    How to spot signs of domestic violence in Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities

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    (22nd June, 2022)
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    Barclays Citizenship and Diversity Award Entry

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    (14th June, 2022)
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    World Cup fears after spike in Euros domestic abuse

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    (7th June, 2022)
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    #MenToo: Unravelling The Myths Around Domestic Abuse Towards Men

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    (8th May, 2022)
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    TalkTV Live with Robert Rinder

    *30 Minutes and 39 seconds in
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    (6th May, 2022)
    In the News 16

    A busy opening day for the union at Bournemouth

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    (25th April, 2022)
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    CWU launches anti-domestic abuse partnership with NCDV

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    (25th April, 2022)
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    First UK Trades Union Anti Domestic Abuse Link Up

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    (12th April, 2022)
    In the News 14

    How to spot the effects of domestic abuse on children

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    (15th March, 2022)
    In the News 18

    AFTV Regular Mr DT Handed Extended Prison Sentence

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    (17th January, 2022)
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    Domestic abuse services brace for surge in victims seeks help in first week of January

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    (30th December, 2021)
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    Society’s biggest cover up to be exposed in hard-hitting campaign

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    (25th November, 2021)
    In the News 20

    Domestic violence charities launch hard-hitting ads to combat abuse against women

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    (25th November, 2021)
    In the News 6

    The 2020 Euros saw a spike in domestic abuse – will it be the same for the World Cup?

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    (20th November, 2021)
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    Inside Wunderman Thompson’s award-winning work with National Centre for Domestic Violence

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    (4th November, 2021)
    In the News 23

    Terrified mum abused by ex had to ask permission before going to the toilet

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    (28th October, 2021)
    In the News 24

    Hull mum had to ask abusive ex for permission to go to the toilet

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    (28th October, 2021)
    In the News 25

    UK Tech Discounter Joins NCDV's Bid to Help Victims and Survivors Make Fresh Start

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    (26th October, 2021)
    In the News 10

    How to use Clare's Law to check if your partner has a violent past

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    (21st October, 2021)
    In the News 27

    SCARRED FOR LIFE Thug who ran over girlfriend, 24, TWICE fracturing her pelvis and ribs walks FREE as she says he should ‘rot in jail’

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    (23rd September, 2021)
    In the News 28

    Football needs to present United front to help tackle domestic abuse

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    (16th September, 2021)
    In the News 29

    Sport’s attitude to domestic violence is beyond depressing

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    (16th September, 2021)
    In the News 24

    Police figures highlight disturbing spike in domestic abuse calls during England Euros matches

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    (2nd September, 2021)
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    Sharon Bryan, Head of Partnerships & Development of Domestic Abuse Services at NCDV, features in Marketing Week's Top 10 Marketers for Charity & Not-For-Profit.

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    (2nd September, 2021)
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    Domestic homicides could rise now lockdown has been lifted, police report finds

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    (25th August, 2021)
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    'The excuse he needed to vent his violence’: The fear football elicits for domestic abuse victims

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    (15th August, 2021)
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    Am I being gaslighted? Recognise the signs of emotional abuse and how to get help

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    (2nd August, 2021)

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    The Home Office published six new fact sheets on the 28th July in relation to the Domestic Abuse Bill: 2020. You can access all 22 of the factsheets so far available on the GOV website here.

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    (28th July, 2021)

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    Instances of domestic abuse increase 26% when England play and 38% if they lose

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    (17th July, 2021)

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    Officers to be trained to identify ‘subtle signs’ of domestic abuse

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    (13th July, 2021)

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    If England Gets Beaten, So Will She: Football’s Culture Of Misogyny

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    (13th July, 2021)

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    England Euro final defeat sparked huge rise in domestic abuse

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    (13th July, 2021)

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    Euro 2020: Domestic abuse spikes in England with 400 extra cases reported during football tournament

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    (13th July, 2021)

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    People on Twitter offered spare rooms to those fearing 'drunk and angry' partners after Euros defeat - because domestic violence soars by 38 per cent when England lose a match

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    (12th July, 2021)

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    NCDV On BBC Radio 5 Live, The Collin Murray Show

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