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TalkRadio - Domestic Abuse is not only between adults in a relationship

Published: June 27, 2020, 4:39 a.m.

The general perception of domestic abuse and it's reality can be far removed. The picture of a black eye and it only involving two adults in a relationship can often mean it's overlooked, excused and unrelatable.

This episode looks at breaking some of those myths down and shows how damaging it is that the current Domestic Abuse Bill doesn't include children and young people.

We hear from Paulette, who has lived in domestic abuse from being a young girl to becoming a mother herself and look at sexual abuse in a domestic context.

Please note this audio comes with a trigger warning and refers to sexual abuse.

With thanks to Gwen Bleasdale CEO of The Liberty Centre and Naomi Donald pioneer of SafeLives and Founder of PODS (Protect Our Daughters and Sons) and Paulette for sharing her journey with us.

Help and Support:

https://www.mankind.org.uk/

CALL 01823 334244

Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence

Weekdays 10am to 4pm

Women’s Aid live chat is on the Women's Aid website. https://www.womensaid.org.uk/

National Domestic abuse helpline 08082000247

Samaritans 116123

Call 999 if in immediate danger

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