Football lasts 90 minutes. Abuse and fear can last much longer. We all have a part to play in tackling VAWG. Together, we can create a culture where everyone feels safe before, during and after the final whistle.

In this article, we highlight how to recognise the signs that someone may be in an abusive relationship and experiencing gaslighting.

Do you think you are experiencing CAPA? This blog post will help you to identify challenges, the impact on families and explore case studies.

There are some very specific challenges for people with disabilities who are suffering domestic abuse. This article talks through why people can become more vulnerable to partner abuse, barriers to seeking support and advice on how to support a friend or relative you are concerned about.

Economic abuse can include exerting control over income, spending, bank accounts, bills and borrowing. It can also include controlling access to and use of things like transport and technology, which allow us to work and stay connected, as well as property and daily essentials like food and clothing. It can include destroying items and refusing to contribute to household costs.

When we think of Hertfordshire we think of our bustling towns but we also have a large number of fairly remote villages or even settlements of a few houses where screams are rarely heard.

There is no excuse for elder abuse.

Understand how pets can be used as a form of control, manipulation and intimidation.

1-6 men experience domestic abuse. Find out what the additional barriers are for men suffering.

Find out about Claire’s Law and why it matters.

Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) is a pervasive issue that affects countless lives globally. In the United Kingdom, this form of violence has reached alarming levels, with reports and statistics painting a grim picture of its prevalence and impact.

We know that children who grow up around domestic abuse can carry those experiences into adulthood unless they get the understanding and support they need to heal. Raising awareness, offering early education, and showing young people that there is help available can change lives.

If you’re worried about a child or about how domestic abuse is affecting your family, you can always contact the Hertfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline. We’ll listen, offer guidance, and help you find the right support.

Let’s raise the profile on Domestic Abuse and create a community that makes a difference to those in need .

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Stalking is more than being followed. It includes repeated, unwanted contact or behaviour that causes someone to feel scared, anxious, or threatened. As new legislation is being proposed to strengthen how stalking is handled in the UK, now is the time to better understand how stalking affects victims and how we can all respond better.

We have teamed up with Koto Financial Services for this blog post, to help raise awareness of the growing problem of financial and economic abuse, an often overlooked but devastating form of manipulation that can continue long after a relationship has ended.

It's never too early or too late to leave an abusive partner. Your safety is paramount, so if you decide to leave, it's best to plan your exit carefully. Read this blog post for some guidance on putting a safety plan in place.

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Unveiling Reproductive Coercion: A Silent Perpetrator within Domestic Abuse

The harmful practice of victim blaming runs deeply through societal attitudes, causing extra suffering to survivors, particularly women and girls who bear the brunt of this never-ending form of violence.

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