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Please think of this profile as a safe space and source of information for women affected by domestic abuse💜🙏
#StartTheConversation #StopTheAbuse

[Refuge @RefugeCharity]

The Government must put an end to the ‘rough sex’ defence. Only when the law recognises that no woman can be blamed for her abuser's actions will the rest of society begin to see sexual violence for what it is – a crime for which there is no excuse: https://t.co/d1v7uuLv6q

[Ask Me Ambassador @AmbassadorMe]

COVID19 is increasing risk & vulnerability for DV survivors. Call the national DV helpline for support 08082000247/see link below for advice on how to leave safely. Always call 999 in emergency.
Safety Planning – Leaving abuser https://t.co/vBiLUKK3FQ via @RefugeCharity

[South East Coast Ambulance @SECAmbulance]

Six of our ambulances were deliberately damaged overnight in Kent. Beyond disappointed that anyone would do this ever, let alone now when our staff are under so much pressure. Well done to Fleet & Make Ready teams for getting these back on the road asap 1/2

[NHS Million @NHSMillion]

If everyone who is grateful for NHS staff right now followed and retweeted, we would reach a million by midnight.

It will take just two seconds to do, and you can help us share important information that could help save lives.

[Jenn 💙 @crochetjenny]

@NHSMillion @skysarahjane @davidwalliams @DeborahMeaden @BillBailey @wossy @victoriabeckham @ollymurs @WayneRooney @ClaudiaWinkle @Lord_Sugar @GarethBale11

[Centre for Women's Justice @centreWJ]

This is amazing! In just a couple of days you've helped us raise almost an extra £10,000! Thank you so much to every single one of you who have supported. Please can you help us with the final stretch? Your tweet could raise another £26 for the case!
https://t.co/edngKcqQrk

[Laura Richards BSc, MSc, MBPsS @laurarichards99]

Pearl Black was murdered by Simon Mellors. Mellors comes out of prison on licence & starts a relationship with Janet Scott. He abuses her & murders her on separation. Both cases of coercive control & stalking. Both preventable. Register urgently needed https://t.co/EIHD0Mwu9o

[Ask Me Ambassador @AmbassadorMe]

Domestic abuser jailed after landmark appeal by solicitor general https://t.co/O1QAcfFlY0

[Refuge @RefugeCharity]

We welcome the life sentence given to #GraceMillane’s killer last week. Refuge is calling for the Government to put an end to the ‘rough sex’ defence to ensure that no woman is ever blamed for her killer’s actions, and every victim receives justice: https://t.co/xDs3Uy42uM

[Refuge @RefugeCharity]

#DomesticAbuse continues kill women at an alarming rate. Today’s homicide stats should be a wake-up call to government – the #DABill must be progressed with urgency, including a commitment to sustainable funding, otherwise more lives will be lost: https://t.co/kY1GTQDQSs

[Prof Clare McGlynn KC (Hon) @McGlynnClare]

Number of female homicide victims reaches highest level since 2006 https://t.co/vWke43iye3

[Naomi Dickson @soldier_in_slip]

This is just so awful. How can these numbers be rising?

Each one of those women had a family, friends, a life.
The #VAWG sector works so hard to prevent homicides but it desperately needs more sustained government funding.

To help, please support your local @womensaid

[Refuge @RefugeCharity]

“No one knows what goes on behind any front door. It affects everybody” - Great to hear the Duchess of Cornwall shinning the spotlight on #DomesticAbuse.

If you are scared of your partner, we can support you - you are not alone: https://t.co/zrOzNlp3hK

https://t.co/qRazbpeBCV

[Women's Aid @womensaid]

Responding to today's @ONS statistics Adina Claire, our acting co-CEO has said:
“We are deeply concerned, but sadly unsurprised, that the number of women killed by men has reached a 14 year high. The domestic abuse sector remains woefully underfunded."
https://t.co/AyDJyIdUkI

[Refuge @RefugeCharity]

Women who experience #DomesticAbuse are twice as likely to experience depression, whether that’s during or after abuse. If you know a survivor, and it is safe to do so, reach out this #TimeToTalk Day. More on supporting a friend: https://t.co/HP9Wyr4W2m

[David Challen @David_Challen]

In contrast, refuge funding has been slashed from £31.2m in 2010 to £23.9m in 2017. Some 60 per cent of women are turned away from refuges because there is not enough space.

Domestic abuse kills 15 times as many as terrorism.

[Jim O'Callaghan TD @OCallaghanJim]

Thanks to @shanedadaly & @RuthbMax for telling their stories. The Parole Act keeps criminals behind bars and protects victims in the parole process. My thanks to everyone who supported this legislation.

[Refuge @RefugeCharity]

Successful #rape prosecutions are unacceptably low. There are many reasons why women choose to withdraw from pursuing charges, and aggressively pursuing those who do does nothing to encourage women to report #SexualViolence. #SupportSurvivors https://t.co/r9O0jwfT0d #ayia_napa