Domestic Abuse Commissioner
@CommissionerDA
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales, Nicole Jacobs.
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http://domesticabusecommissioner.uk 01-03-2021 16:28:38
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I share Domestic Abuse Commissioner's concerns: accurate data is essential; good policy rests on real numbers.
But this is about more than just columns in a spreadsheet. It's also about safeguarding each and every survivor.
Without a clear picture of offending, we risk failing victims.
📢 My analysis today shows nearly 18,000 domestic abuse crimes are missing from police statistics - after police were instructed to count fewer crimes.
Administrative ease must never come before accurate recording of domestic abuse.
My statement: domesticabusecommissioner.uk/nearly-eightee…
An important change was announced today by Ministry of Justice - victims' counselling notes will now be better protected during criminal investigations.
Thanks to EVAW Coalition Rights of Women @rapecrisiseandw and Gabby Bertin for your tireless work to make this a reality.
'We try to lead life as normally as possible...if we're not able to do that then it would be absolutely devastating'
Listen back to Rhianon Bragg (née Meirion-Jones) on BBC Woman's Hour this morning, describing the impact of stalking on her daily life.
🎧 From 13:43 ⬇️
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…
Today marks the beginning of National Stalking Awareness Week #NSAW2024
If you or someone you know is being affected by stalking, support is available. Visit Stalking Helpline UK's website for help and advice 👇
suzylamplugh.org/stalking-help-…
#JoinForcesAgainstStalking
New Children's Commissioner for England report reveals that 92% of child domestic abuse victims receive no advocacy support.
The DA Act recognises children as victims in their own right, but dedicated services for them are few & far between.
Support for children must be secured in the Victims Bill.
I was so sorry to hear that Professor Evan Stark passed away.
A pioneer and world leading expert, Evan Stark transformed our understanding of domestic abuse.
His work on coercive control and the impact on children helped many survivors feel understood.
amp.theguardian.com/society/2024/a…