Increased Crown Court Funding Welcomed, But Calls Persist for Deeper Reforms to Tackle Domestic Abuse Justice Shortcomings
The recent announcement of enhanced funding for all Criminal Crown Courts in England and Wales, aimed at enabling them to…
AXA UK and Women’s Aid Launch Pioneering Domestic Abuse Survivor Support Pathway and Awareness Campaign
In a significant stride towards combating the insidious pervasive issues of domestic and financial abuse, AXA UK has officially partnered…
Government Repeals Presumption of Parental Contact in Family Courts, Hailed as Landmark Victory for Child Safety and Abuse Survivors
The UK government has officially announced the repeal of the presumption of parental contact from family court cases, a pivotal…
Fifth Anniversary of Sarah Everard’s Murder Highlights Systemic Misogyny in Policing and Slow Pace of Reform
Five years after the brutal rape and murder of Sarah Everard by a serving police officer, Women’s Aid Chief Executive…
Proposed Amendment Seeks to Reclassify Suicides Linked to Domestic Abuse as Potential Homicides
A significant proposed amendment to the Crime & Policing bill aims to fundamentally alter how suicides are investigated when there…
The Silent Epidemic: Understanding and Combating Domestic Abuse During Pregnancy and New Motherhood
Pregnancy and the initial stages of motherhood, often universally envisioned as periods of profound joy and anticipation, are paradoxically revealed…
Women’s Aid CEO Farah Nazeer reflects on International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8th, serves as a pivotal moment for organisations like Women’s Aid to engage…
Women’s Aid Issues Urgent Warning Over ‘Manosphere’ and ‘Trad Wives’ Trends, Citing Link to Misogyny and Violence
Isabelle Younane, Head of External Affairs at Women’s Aid, has issued a stark warning regarding the escalating influence of online…
