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An overview of the practice of FGM and relevant UK Law.

Introduction – What is ‘FGM?’ The starting point for FGM is understanding what it is, who is at risk, and the harm that it can cause. Female genital mutilation is a procedure where the female...

Domestic Violence

New bill recognises kids in domestic violence

We were pleased to see that, this week, the government passed a landmark domestic violence bill that will recognise children as victims in their own right if they had seen, heard or experienced abuse. We...

Domestic Violence

Domestic abuse danger now we’re locked down

We are raising concerns for those at risk of domestic violence during the country-wide lockdown announced last night (23 March 2020). Many charities that support survivors of domestic abuse have begun to prepare for more...

Domestic Violence

Worrying rise in domestic violence against people over the age of 50, our FOI finds

We are calling for more action to be taken to address a ‘worrying’ rise in domestic violence against people over the age of 50. In Tees Valley, the number of reported cases doubled between 2016...