We are all overwhelmed with the generosity of our communities, who have chipped in and banded together to make such a huge difference to the lives of women and children this Christmas. We know there's more still coming, but here's a selection of some of the gifts so far.

Govt spending on domestic abuse falls far short of the £2.6bn spent on anti-terror measures, yet domestic abuse kills 15 times as many people (mostly women). We call on the new govt to make 2020 the year that they guarantee funding for DA services. inews.co.uk/news/uk/campai…

Great training today delivered by Centre for Women's Justice

Family courts 'not safe space' for domestic abuse survivors - BBC News bbc.com/news/uk-512372…

We are very excited to begin this new chapter in supporting children and young people who experience domestic abuse across Wales!

Absolutely sickening. metro.co.uk/2020/02/07/jud…

Caroline’s death is tragic & highlights the need for the press to have accountability & better guidelines. However, the CPS are certainly not to blame; I would expect them to pursue charges in any DV case where there is sufficient evidence. It’s their job. news.sky.com/story/caroline…

Attended the National ISVA Conference today and felt inspired hearing all the brilliant speakers and leaders in the field. We are paving the way forward to make real change for victims of sexual violence #limeculture #isvaconference

Social distancing and isolation are core tactics used by perpetrators of domestic abuse. If you're worried: > Contact the person you are worried about > Always assume that the abuser is listening > Let them know about our 24-hour helpline: 02920 460 566 prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/coron…

It’s not a “self isolation murder” it’s domestic abuse and there will be plenty more dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8…

Seeing the abuse Dr. Jessica Taylor has had in reaction to her book release is truly staggering. It’s horrifying to see the level of misogyny and hatred aimed at someone for talking about women subjected to violence & trauma.

I’m livid that this man has been cleared of murder and that her death has been diminished to a ‘kerfuffle’. He is described on the news as ‘charming’. So sick of this rhetoric. Watch the video in this article; there is not a tear in sight. He killed her. bbc.com/news/uk-englan…

Women falsely reporting rape accounts for 4% of all reported rapes. But how often do we hear that women lie about rape all the time & can’t be believed? Hint- it’s a lot. Yet we see women being killed by men EVERY DAY and people will not label them as abusers/murderers. WHY?

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Good morning! I’ve been working for a different domestic abuse service for the last few years, and thought I’d bring this account back as I still have a lot to say about VAW 😄 Thanks for sticking with my page!

Whilst I’m here, I started this petition and would really appreciate any support/shares if you can! change.org/p/protect-dome…

Know the early signs of control in relationships: -Putting you down/belittling -Questioning yourself/ modifying your behaviour -Making you feel bad for seeing friends or family -Always worrying about saying ‘the wrong thing’ -Pushing your boundaries -Jealousy / accusations