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Refuge provides specialist services to survivors of domestic abuse. We run the Freephone 24 hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
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There’s no excuse for abuse. If your partner says things like:
“It was because I was drunk”
“You made me angry”
We are here for you. Contact our National Domestic Abuse Helpline team via live chat 10am-10pm Monday to Friday – www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/chat-to-us-o... (2/2)
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The use of threats, force or coercion is abuse, and our expert Helpline team are here to listen. For further support, visit the nationaldahelpline.org.uk (2/2)
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We continue to call for an increase in funding from the Government in order to achieve its goal of halving #VAWG in the next 10 years. (3/3)
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Today’s @nao.org.uk report has revealed that the Home Office has underspent on its own #VAWG budget by an average of 15% between 2021-22 and 2023-24, while specialist services are at breaking point. (2/3)
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With the Spring Budget approaching, we urge the Government to provide ring-fenced, multi-year, sustainable funding for specialist organisations to ensure survivors can access essential support.
Read our full response here: refuge.org.uk/news/refuge-... (3/3)
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We hope the Home Office’s upcoming VAWG strategy includes a comprehensive plan to address justice system shortcomings and improve funding for vital VAWG services. (2/3)
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With just 4% of cases reported to the police resulting in conviction, we continue to call for these offences to be accompanied by measures to improve enforcement, and we urge the Government to implement these measures as swiftly as possible. (2/2)
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With just 4% of cases reported to the police resulting in conviction, we continue to call for these offences to be accompanied by measures to improve enforcement, and we urge the Government to implement these measures as swiftly as possible. (2/2)
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If you, or anyone you know, is experiencing tech abuse, we are here to help. You can contact our helpline on 0808 2000 247, or visit our tech abuse website at refugetechsafety.org. For specialist LGBT+ support, you can contact Galop’s main helpline on 0800 999 5428 (3/3)
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Listen to our full podcast episode, ‘In Conversation with Galop’ here: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/ref... (2/3)
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The proposed Data Bill amendments are a step in the right direction, but in the age of AI, the protection of women & girls must be prioritised. (2/2)
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At Refuge we will continue to campaign against male violence and for the better protection of survivors. We need systemic change to create a society where abuse is not tolerated and women can live free from fear. (3/3)
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Although abuse is directed to elected representatives from all parties, we know that abuse is disproportionately directed towards women and people of colour. (2/3)