We’re waiting to help those suffering from domestic abuse

TWO women who each escaped an abusive partner – and have gone on to help others like them – are speaking out for domestic violence awareness week.

Domestic abuse project in Lincolnshire gets £1.4million boost from the Government

An innovative project to tackle domestic abuse throughout South Holland and the Deepings has been awarded a £1.

New York City May Soon Guarantee Paid Leave for Domestic Violence Victims

A new bill passed in New York City would, if signed into law by the mayor, require employers to grant paid time off to workers who say they’ve been victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse or “family offense matters.

New guidance to ensure victims of domestic abuse can access safe social housing

New guidance to ensure victims of domestic abuse can easily access safe, long-term accommodation is being published.

Domestic abuse shelters for men help spotlight male victims

 A Texas group has opened what is believed to be only the second shelter in the U.

Schools advised on transgender inclusion

Teaching union’s guide highlights inappropriate communication Julia Horton October 22 2017, 12:01am, The Sunday Times

Transgender victim glad he reported North-East rape

A TRANSGENDER man who was raped has waived his right to anonymity to tell the LGBT community they will be believed.

‘Sex’ question on UK census ‘discriminates against transgender people’ and could be made voluntary

The "sex" question in the next census could be made voluntary after claims it discriminates against transgender people.

Another female-only college considers admitting transgender women

Lucy Cavendish College, an all-women college at Cambridge University is looking again at its transgender policy.

Greenwich Joins Fight Against Domestic Violence

By Richard Kaufman Sentinel Reporter On Monday morning outside the entrance to Town Hall, local elected officials, members of the YWCA of Greenwich, first responders and residents gathered to kick-off the start of Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention Month with the reading of a proclamation from First Selectman, Peter Tesei.