Over 60% of domestic violence survivors experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); many will benefit from specialist psychological support to process and recover from the trauma. South West London and St George's NHS Trust's Traumatic Stress Service offers support to people experiencing PTSD. More information about the different types of mental health services available to both adults and children within the NHS can be found here.
The planned closure of refuges that protect female domestic abuse victims in Northamptonshire has been halted
Over the last two weeks, women have been defending their rights at the United Nations 58th Commission on the Status of Women