Issues: Domestic Violence

In 2015, two women in England and Wales were killed every week as a result of domestic violence. However, it’s not just women who suffer from partner violence; 12% of men say that they have been a victim of domestic abuse since the age of 16. This book explores the many myths and facts that surround perceptions of domestic violence. It also looks at different types of abuse, worldwide statistics and the protection offered by the law. In the final chapter, it considers the prevention of domestic violence, including perpetrator programmes, refuges and helplines.

The information comes from a wide range of sources and includes government reports and statistics, newspaper reports, features, magazine articles and surveys, literature from lobby groups and charitable organisations.