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Domestic violence |
25 November 2009 |
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 What effect will the new government strategy have?
In the year 2007-2008, 72 women were killed by their partners or ex-partners. One in four women will be affected by domestic violence at some point in their life, and there is an incident reported every minute. But over half of domestic violence incidents are probably never reported to police, and even when a report is made it is likely to be the result not of one attack but of months or even years of abuse. Today the government publishes their report 'Together We Can End Violence Against Women and Girls: A Strategy'. The organisation Refuge is also launching their 'Four Ways To Speak Out' campaign to raise awareness of ways to challenge domestic violence. Jenni discusses the issues with the Solicitor General Vera Baird and Sandra Horley, chief executive of Refuge.RefugeDisclaimer
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