Domestic Violence

Live and learn with distance learning – The Guardian

The Guardian Live and learn with distance learning The Guardian "I was a victim of domestic violence , fled my home with my children and ended up in a refuge," she says.

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New group to support parents of grooming victims – Keighley News

New group to support parents of grooming victims Keighley News She wants to stop sexual exploitation being a taboo subject, raising its public profile to the same level as social issues like domestic violence and drug addiction. Mrs Henry said she was for several years an educational social worker with Bradford ...

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Gwent Police commissioner bid launched by solicitor Hamish Sandison – WalesOnline

Gwent Police commissioner bid launched by solicitor Hamish Sandison WalesOnline I would promote the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, work for better facilities for young people, more shelters for the victims of domestic violence , a targeted drive to combat the scourge of drug and alcohol misuse, which contributes so ...

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Cherries player Gary Bowles guilty of attack on ex-partner – Bournemouth Echo

Cherries player Gary Bowles guilty of attack on ex-partner Bournemouth Echo AN AFC BOURNEMOUTH footballer who was convicted of attacking his former partner was given a suspended prison sentence when he appeared before a domestic violence court. Gary Stephen Bowles grabbed his victim's throat as she lay in bed, banged her head ... and more

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Scotland Yard gears up to tackle riots – Evening Standard

Evening Standard Scotland Yard gears up to tackle riots Evening Standard You've not got officers waiting to deal with this, they've got other things to deal with, domestic violence and so on, they are not always match fit for the first few hours. "No matter how much training you give, it can be a challenge on the first ..

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Jailed for violence and drugs – This is Cornwall

Jailed for violence and drugs This is Cornwall TWO INCIDENTS of domestic violence and an admission that he had been a drugs dealer led to a 28-year-old man being jailed for 16 months at Truro Crown Court. Prosecutor Iain White revealed that on July 7 last year police officers stopped Matthew Maw's ...

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Vicious attacker loses appeal – Runcorn and Widnes World

Vicious attacker loses appeal Runcorn and Widnes World Mr Justice Irwin, sitting with Lady Justice Hallett and Mr Justice Nicol, said Hambleton had a history of domestic violence , which made his crime more serious. In January 2009, "controlling and physically violent" Hambleton had been locked up for an ...

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New police chief relishing challenge to keep crime low – Hastings Observer

Hastings Observer New police chief relishing challenge to keep crime low Hastings Observer Chief inspector Keating plans to focus on reducing those crimes which have the most impact on people's lives, including anti-social behaviour, burglary, criminal damage, and violent crime including domestic violence and sexual offences.

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Braintree district: Housing association’s cash for good causes – Halstead Gazette

Braintree district: Housing association's cash for good causes Halstead Gazette Another £50000 went to Braintree Women's Aid to provide extra support to children escaping domestic violence and £5000 went to Kelvedon Institute Hall to provide insulation to the roof/ceiling of the Institute Hall.

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Attacker admits beating woman – This is Somerset

Attacker admits beating woman This is Somerset A CHARD man admitted a charge of assault when he appeared before a domestic violence court. Chad Leonard Smith, 25, of Phelps Close, pleaded guilty to assaulting Tracy Smith by beating during an incident at the Phoenix Hotel in Chard on January 14.

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