Clare’s Law: 5 Key Steps to Safely Request Information If you are in a relationship and worry about your partner’s past, or if you are a friend or family member concerned for someone you care about, you may have heard of Clare’s Law, also known as the Domestic...
Domestic abuse can affect anyone, regardless of gender, age, or background. While public awareness has grown around abuse in heterosexual relationships, far less attention is given to domestic abuse within same-sex relationships. This lack of recognition can leave...
Healthy Relationships vs Domestic Abuse: What You Need to Know Understanding the difference between healthy relationships and those affected by domestic abuse is essential for well-being and safety. While every relationship has its challenges, patterns of control,...
Introduction Domestic abuse is defined as any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading, or violent behaviour, including sexual violence, in the majority of cases by a partner or ex-partner, but also by a family member or...
What is a Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPO)? A Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPO) is a legal injunction designed to protect you from further harm by an abuser. It can provide various protections, such as banning contact or requiring the abuser to leave a...
Domestic abuse isn’t always easy to spot. It can take many forms – physical, emotional, psychological, financial, or sexual. Recognising the early signs can help victims find safety sooner and prevent abuse from escalating. In this guide, we break down the most...
