domestic abuse

Post-separation stalking is a deeply distressing reality for many survivors of domestic violence. It occurs when an abuser refuses to relinquish control after the...

Online dating can feel like a fresh start, a chance to meet someone who truly understands you. That’s what Joanne thought when she met...

Survivors of domestic abuse often face a second layer of harm after leaving their abuser—judgment and blame from others. Instead of receiving support and...

The recent release of American Murder: Gabby Petito on Netflix has once again drawn attention to the heartbreaking case of Gabby Petito, the 22-year-old...

At the start of my marriage, the control seemed small—almost unnoticeable. Our first Christmas as a married couple, I wanted to buy my parents...

Many people assume that leaving an abusive relationship is the end of the struggle, but for survivors like Lisa, it's just the beginning of...

Surviving an abusive relationship isn’t just about getting out—it’s about reclaiming the everyday choices that were once controlled, criticized, or outright forbidden. For many...

Offenders convicted of coercive or controlling behaviour will now face stricter management under multi-agency public protection arrangements (Mappa) in England and Wales. The change,...