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The woman, who feared that her ex had found her and that she was in danger, has criticised council for their response

A recent report by Woman’s Trust found one in two women are seeking mental health support over domestic violence.

Survivors must go through lengthy and expensive process to keep address off public register after securing debt help

A roll-back in the provision of specialist domestic abuse courts has been motivated by “cost-cutting”, according to charities including Scottish…

‘I SEE a profound difference in the basic understanding of domestic abuse in many areas. It’s easy to lose sight of how important that is, but…

Coercive or controlling behaviour in an intimate or family relationship became a criminal offence in the UK in December 2015. The legislation was the result of a long campaign by the charity Women’s Aid to extend understanding of domestic abuse beyond physical violence. But, over 150 years earlier, Emily Brontë…

Report from the domestic abuse commissioner warns severe funding shortages are putting victims at further risk

The government said it had looked into excluding anyone with relevant convictions, but could find no practical way of doing so

Records offer details of Cody Balmer who is accused of setting fire to Pennsylvania governor’s mansion

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The first of two homes for survivors of domestic abuse, built with contributions from readers of The Independent, is ready to welcome its residents. The government should now honour its election commitment to the thousands of women and children affected by violence behind closed doors

INDEPENDENT CAMPAIGN: An all-female team of decorators will add the last touches to the property which was built using funds raised by The Independent’s Brick by Brick campaign, in partnership with domestic abuse charity Refuge, writes Athena Stavrou