For the second consecutive year, more people have died by suicide after experiencing domestic abuse than have been killed by their abusive partners. In the year to March 2024, 98 people took their own lives after experiencing domestic abuse, compared to 80 who were killed by a partner or ex. This is a devastating fact […]
Is there anything left to say about Netflix’s new drama Adolescence? Stephen Graham’s harrowing series exploring the toxic online incel culture and its devastating impact on young people has gripped the nation over the last few weeks and sparked endless discussions. Adolescence isn’t just another drama – it’s a powerful and chilling reminder of the […]
90th birthday. 90 miles. 9 days.
Disabled women in the UK are more than twice as likely to experience domestic abuse compared to women who aren’t disabled. The abuse they face usually lasts for a longer period of time, and with greater severity. If you’re disabled, your abuser may also be your carer, making you more reliant on them. You can […]
Earlier this month supporters and volunteers gathered together at the Turner Contemporary in Margate to mark the 30th anniversary of Oasis. Our Head of Income and Engagement, Jo Dawes, looks at the history of refuges for women, our important work and why this milestone wasn’t a ‘celebration’ but more a reminder that our work is as […]
Recently I took myself for my first ever solo cinema trip, so I thought what better film than the one that is raising awareness and conversations around Domestic Abuse, It Ends with Us.
Trying my hardest to keep an open mind, being fully aware I will be viewing this from a domestic abuse and trauma lens, both from a personal and professional perspective, I settled myself in the shadows of the cinema to watch this much mixed reviewed screening.
