“I fled my abusive ex-husband, but I still carry the trauma of what I endured. I still remember the exact moment I realised if I did not escape, I might not survive.” – An anonymous survivor, inspired by @OfficialMelB, details her story of abuse https://t.co/ihpsGalgeZ
.@BBCMOTD pundit @IanWright0 revisits his family home, reflects on his abusive childhood, and investigates what the impacts of growing up in an abusive home are for UK children in BBC’s #HomeTruths. https://t.co/YCPdWZZfF8
Campaigners are calling on government to make the marriage age 18, and end 16 and 17-year-olds from getting married with parental consent, explaining that this system is facilitating a hidden form of #DomesticAbuse and allowing child marriage. https://t.co/vvbPLUJmoL
On this #IWD2021 I #ChooseToChallenge the misconception that false allegations of #domesticabuse & #rape are rife. In over 111,000 Domestic Violence prosecutions, only SIX were prosecuted for making false allegations (1/2)
For those that haven't had a merry Christmas, don't suffer in silence support is out there.
Childline: 0800 1111
Samaritans 116 123
Domestic Violence Hotline: 0808 2000 247
Mind 0300 123 3393
Age UK 0800 169 6565
Staying at home shouldn't mean staying at risk.
If you are living with domestic abuse, you can travel between tiers to access support.
We're here for you.
Please reach out to us ➡️ https://t.co/6DU7Cv23Mv
As we enter #Tier4, the same principles apply as during our national lockdown for victims of #domesticabuse - if you’re at risk of harm, violence or injury, you can still leave your home to seek safety & support #youarenotalone
Scotland is about to become the first country in the world to make sanitary products freely available in all public buildings - in a bid to tackle period poverty.
Women spend around £5,000 over a lifetime on period products, but not everyone can afford them.
@AjJenkins | #5News
As a family we fundraise for the #Ipswich Winter #NightShelter.This time the children collected seeds from our sunflowers to sell. Seeds are £1 per packet - Want some? All proceeds to @IWNSIpswich
“It is easier for expectant fathers to go grouse shooting than go to their baby’s scan appointment.” V powerful q from @CatMcKinnell to PM on why he rejected Petitions Committee recs that partners shd be able to attend pregnancy appts & birth instead of leaving new mums alone
Thinking about leaving an abusive partner? Our Helpline team is here to support you every step of the way, Freephone and 24 hours: 0808 2000 247 | https://t.co/zrOzNlp3hK #YouAreNotAlone
Increased demand to the #MensAdviceLine since COVID-19 shows that lockdown is impacting male victims of domestic abuse. That’s why we’ve extended our opening hours to 9am-8pm Mon-Fri with additional email support offered over the weekend. Pls retweet and share. #TalkItOver
If you're a @MaudsleyNHS SU & have received their letter which says not to call 999 or go to A&E unless you have a *physical* health problem, disregard that part.
SLaM does not run those services.
999 & A&E remain open for everyone - including folks in #mentalhealth crisis.