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October is #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. If you are a victim of domestic violence, you can call 1-800-500-1119 for help. If you've been accused of domestic violence, let's talk. (352) 253-0100 #lakecountyfl #criminaldefense #attorney

Safety first. Our website includes a quick escape button, ensuring that visitors seeking help for domestic abuse can leave the page instantly if needed. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, support is available. Visit our page to learn more about how we help male victims of domestic abuse. 💙 https://lnkd.in/emymd5xD #DomesticAbuseSupport #SafetyFirst #FirstPeopleHousing #domesticabuse

IS ENOUGH BEING DONE?🤷🏽♂️ Domestic abuse is at epidemic level and needs to be called out. Governments need to do more to offer protection to its victims. Thank you to @GMB and @officialmelb for posting this video. Do you think that enough is being done to support victims of Domestic Violence? #domesticviolence #domesticabuseawareness #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth💜

Insightful discussions on the important role employers can take to support victim survivors and perpetrators of domestic abuse #EIDAjoiningforces

#GoldStandardCommunity learning from Dr Pam Lowe about "Reproductive Abuse and Coercion" — crucial insights into supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse. #IRISiNetworkDay #coercion #reproductiveabuse #domesticabuse #domesticviolence #generalpractice #sexualhealthclinics #clinicaltraining #healthcaretraining #safeguarding

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How can we help victims of domestic abuse with the resources they need during the holidays?

As domestic abuse awareness month fast approaches, remember, if we're not talking about coercive control we're not talking about domestic abuse. Coercive control is an act or pattern of acts of assault, threats, humiliation and intimidation or other abuse that is used to harm, punish, or frighten their victim. . Coercive control is a crime under the Serious Crime Act 2015. Domestic abuse is more than a bruise. #CoerciveControl #DomesticAbuse #awareness #impact

We’re supporting the UK Home Office pilot of new measures designed to provide victims of domestic abuse with better protection. Over the next year, British Transport Police, Greater Manchester Police, and three boroughs within the Metropolitan Police will be able to issue new domestic abuse protection notices (DAPNs) and orders (DAPOs). These tools offer a swift way for police to intervene and offer protection for victims in situations where there is a risk of harm, and to prevent further incidents, even if there’s not enough evidence for a criminal charge. Earlier this year, the National Policing Statement for violence against women and girls (VAWG) found that one in every 6 murders in the year ending March 2023 was related to domestic abuse. We’re supporting this pilot as part of our work to support forces to tackle VAWG and deliver trusted and effective policing for victims. We’ve produced guidance to help police officers and staff across the country understand how the new measures can be used and obtained. Whilst only officers in the three pilot forces can apply for a DAPN or DAPO during the trial, they will be enforceable anywhere in England and Wales. For example, when a DAPO recipient breaches their order, wherever they are in the country, the local force can arrest them, whether or not they’re a pilot force. Find out more and read the guidance: https://lnkd.in/ednqrgG2

Domestic abusers will be ordered to stay away from their victims, under a new measure announced today. New powers have been granted to the police and courts to impose Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs), providing enhanced protections for victims. This means, for the first time, family courts will be able to impose tagging. DAPOs will also enhance existing powers that police have to legally prevent abusers from contacting or approaching their victims, punishable by up to five years in prison. Find out more about DAPOs: https://lnkd.in/ek3QGjDc