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Just leave! Easy right? You are in an abusive relationship, you just leave, particularly if you have children. I used to think that too and I have said those exact words. Then it happened to me and I understood why you can’t always just leave.

Border Women’s Aid is very grateful to these two women who share their stories of domestic abuse. Their testimonies help to break down the taboos about speaking about the unspeakable, and give hope to those experiencing domestic abuse that it

At the last count, Police Scotland recorded 65,251 domestic abuse incidents, of which over 80% of the victims were women. The latest Crime Survey of England and Wales (CSEW) estimates that 1.6 million women aged 16 to 74 years experienced domestic

Being safe online Confidentiality policy I thought domestic abuse happened to other people but I realise now that abuse can happen to anyone You helped me realise I deserved better I feel more in control and hopeful because of

Domestic abuse can happen to anyone; it is no respecter of age, class, religion, gender or race. Nevertheless, women from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities face additional challenges and dangers.

Being safe online Confidentiality policy I’m honestly starting to see things differently … it’s a valuable service you provide A huge weight lifted off my shoulders when I contacted BWA Thanks for listening tae

Children never just ‘witness’ domestic abuse. It always hurts them, even when they themselves are not the direct object of abuse. Living in an abusive situation can seriously affect a young person’s physical and mental wellbeing

UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good. Has very good information on the help available to women with disabilities.

Women with disabilities are twice as likely to experience domestic abuse, sexual assault and rape as non-disabled women. This is especially true when they are in relationships with men who don’t have disabilities. Disabled women experience the

Being safe online Confidentiality policy Hands keeping me safe and comfortable. Helping me to find joy. Thank you so much for the last 14 months You’re amazing and your support is what keeps me going I know I am not alone