domestic abuse

Police funding will help protect more people and pets from domestic abuse

Devon & Cornwall Police has given funding to a charity which helps protect people and their pets across the two counties. Refuge4Pets applied for a donation from the Proceeds of Crime Act fund (POCA) which seizes cash and assets from criminals and hands them over to community groups and good causes.

Refuge4Pets provides a specialist animal fostering service across Devon and...

Unleash the Warrior Woman in you and help support survivors of domestic abuse and violence

Trevi’s Warrior Women Walk is back, promising more fun and laughter than ever! This year, on Saturday, 5 October, Trevi invites all courageous and strong women to join the 10K walk around the breathtaking Burrator Reservoir near Yelverton, raising crucial funds for women affected by domestic abuse and violence.

Hayley Everett, Head of Fundraising & Marketing, says, ‘This is our...

Trevi celebrates prestigious marketing campaign of the year award for 'ENOUGH' Campaign

Trevi, a leading women’s charity dedicated to supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse and substance misuse, is thrilled to announce that it has won the 'Fundraising/Marketing’ campaign of the Year award from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising South West for its impactful 'ENOUGH' campaign. The award was presented at the institute’s annual conference held in...

Plymouth says ENOUGH — no more excuses: Let’s end violence against women and girls

Local women’s charity Trevi has launched its city-wide campaign for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and says ENOUGH!

Over the last five years, the number of domestic abuse incidents has been increasing in Plymouth, and it accounts for 27% of all violent crimes in the city compared to the national average of 16%. Last year alone, there were 6,933 reported cases of...

Local women’s charity secures £900,000 from the Tampon Tax Fund for a partnership project

Trevi, the leading women’s charity in Devon, are delighted to announce that they have secured £900,000 in funding to deliver a large partnership project that aims to prevent women with multiple disadvantages being affected by domestic violence and abuse.

Awarded as a share of the Government’s £11.25 million Tampon Tax Fund, the unique partnership of 7 organisations will be...

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Launch of book supporting survivors of domestic abuse

A new book created by two Devon women aims to help anyone who has experienced domestic abuse to move on positively with their lives.

The Empowerment After Domestic Abuse Workbook has been created by Jeanette Brown and Debbie Coleiro, who both experienced and left abusive relationships. The pair have worked in the field of domestic abuse for over 10 years, delivering courses and...

£700,000 funding boost will help SW councils support domestic abuse victims

South West councils are to receive a total of £700,000 to help them prepare for the introduction of landmark legislation that will ensure domestic abuse victims and their families get the vital help they need.

The funding was announced today by Kelly Tolhurst, the Minister for Rough Sleeping and Housing.

Thousands more people are expected to be helped from April 2021 when...

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Soap domestic abuse storylines 'all too real' says family lawyer

With the return of soaps, two storylines in particular have highlighted the plight of those subjected to domestic abuse, says Exeter lawyer Amy Langford.

Last week the Eastenders domestic abuse plot came to a dramatic and tragic end as Chantelle tried to leave abuser Gray, resulting in her death after he walked away from her injury rather than call an ambulance. The plotline may seem...

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New report drills down into failings of family justice system

Lawyers from The Family Law Company have welcomed the findings of a new report which looks at how the family justice system responds to allegations of domestic abuse and what must be done to ensure consistency.

Commissioned by the Ministry of Justice, the 216-page report "Assessing Risk of Harm to Children and Parents in Private Law Children Cases" draws on evidence presented in over 1...

Stand up to domestic abuse

The Safer Cornwall Partnership has launched a campaign in partnership with the South West based charity First Light and Pirate FM urging people to stand up to domestic abuse.

A series of adverts on Pirate FM is reinforcing the message that domestic abuse is not acceptable. Further information is now available on a special web page on Pirate FM’s site https://www.piratefm.co.uk/advice-...

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