15/10/2024
💜October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.💜
Domestic Violence Awareness Month. October was first declared as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 1989. Since then, October has been a time to acknowledge domestic violence survivors and be a voice for its victims.
What is Domestic Abuse?
Domestic abuse is a broad term covering a wide range of behaviours and can encompass any of the following, but are not limited to:-
Physical abuse;
Emotional abuse;
Humiliation;
Threatening, belittling and name calling;
Isolation;
Sexual abuse;
Financial abuse;
Gaslighting; and
Coercive and controlling behaviour.
1 in 3 women, 1 in 5 children and 1 in 6 men will experience abuse in their lifetime, 2 women a week are killed in England and Wales by a partner or ex and in 2017 87% of those mentioned were killed within the 1st month of leaving.
Always remember there’s hope & support available.
Online claim form Link:
https://ramlegalservices.eu.cliogrow.com/intake/732a8e6dd1e49e00673e33c50df4a1c4
