Too soon. Not only a remarkable and brave civil rights activist but also author of one of the greatest graphic novels (Persepolis) dies aged 56. Recommended read (along with Maus) for any graphic novel enthusiast. https://t.co/6nPgWCg4ID
Rise in suicides after domestic abuse - & 2 women pw killed by a partner/ex-partner; 4 million experiencing domestic abuse last year; & 25% women & 14% men experiencing domestic abuse. Time for proper discussion & to challenge this behaviour #whiteribbon https://t.co/prF81kH2N6
2026 Victims' Survey was launched by The Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, Claire
Waxman OBE, on 8th April 2026 and is open until 6th May 2026: https://t.co/aYiMOsgAKj
@CambsCC has funded space at The Nest for local residents
requiring specialist domestic abuse and substance misuse support in a safe, supported, residential
setting: https://t.co/U1XrDoS4tb
Domestic abuse affects 1 in 4 employees in UK. Domestic abuse is a business issue & the Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA) is a free-to-join membership organisation
supporting employers to take appropriate action: https://t.co/Wac2xwdxn7
Cambridge City Council has a webpage: Advice for people affected by domestic abuse, which provides useful information for signposting:
https://t.co/1p22bZQ4D0
For some victims, concern for animal welfare is not peripheral - it is a decisive factor in whether they can leave. Abuse is not confined to direct violence against a person but includes inflicting distress through harm or manipulation involving animals: https://t.co/6srYa0u1rg
Lee Milne’s culpable suicide case is a reminder that domestic abuse isn’t just about physical bruises. Coercive control, humiliation & psychological torment can be just as deadly. We must recognise the hidden harm. #DomesticAbuse#CoerciveControl https://t.co/sYPvzZznSU
A new joint report by Ofsted, the CQC, HMICFRS and HMIP warns that children affected by domestic
abuse are still too often overlooked and not consistently recognised as victims (despite the law being clear that they should be): https://t.co/W2Rn14XXfd
Cambridge City Council has a webpage containing advice for people affected by domestic abuse, which provides useful information for signposting:
https://t.co/1p22bZQ4D0
Proud that @CFLP_FamilyLaw is supporting this initiative to recognise the 4million plus volunteer Indian Army that fought in WW1 & WW2 by building a commemorative fountain in Cambridge.
Honoured to be invited to speak at the Speaker’s House, Houses of Parliament to honour the service & sacrifice of United British Indian Army - a volunteer force of over 4million who served in WW1 & WW2. Please join us in raising the first memorial to life: https://t.co/vogaQ12UH7
This #MediationWeek we are promoting better ways forward for families. With 4 mediators, 3 collaborative lawyers and 3 arbitrators, Cambridge Family Law Practice offers supportive, practical alternatives to court — focused on creative, constructive solutions, not conflict.
Crime Survey for England & Wales estimated circa 3.8 million people
(7.8%) aged 16 years+ experienced domestic abuse. 2.2 million females (9.1%) and 1.5 million males (6.5%) experienced domestic abuse. Police recorded 816,493 domestic abuse-related crimes & 54,987 prosecutions.
Honour Based Abuse (HBA) is not just about physical safety – it’s also about healing from the
emotional and psychological impact of these experiences. Free online counselling service: https://t.co/JEw0Wp5Bwo now https://t.co/4SXmqdbGVo Keys Award