A woman who accused her husband of rape was jailed last week after she withdrew the allegations. The Howard League’s Frances Crook says sexual assualts make women victims not criminals. They need help, not the stark slam of a prison door.
Posts Tagged ‘domestic violence’
Google ‘revealed address of battered wife refuge on Street View’
Friday, October 29th, 2010Google has been accused in Parliament of putting vulnerable women at risk by revealing the location of a refuge centre.
‘There’s no such thing as rape within marriage’, says Muslim leader of sharia law courts in Britain
Friday, October 15th, 2010A senior Muslim cleric has been condemned by police and other Muslim leaders for claiming that there is no such thing as rape within marriage.
Help is on hand for vulnerable women
Sunday, October 10th, 2010Life is especially tough for women leaving prison with no money and nowhere to live and women’s centres are a vital lifeline.
Domestic violence costs employers billions
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010A new manual for employers is unveiled in a bid to reduce domestic violence and cut the alarming £1.9 billion annual bill for victims taking time off work.
When you most need help, make a call
Friday, March 26th, 2010FMWF has put together a raft of essential phone numbers for organisations across Britain for women who are leaving prison or having trouble getting back on the right track.
Million Women Rise march 2010 today
Saturday, March 6th, 2010The Million Women Rise march is a mass public demonstration against violence towards women. Hundreds of thousands of women are expected at today’s event which will include speeches and music.
Helena Bonham Carter launches Valentine’s Day domestic violence campaign
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010National domestic violence charity, Refuge, is launching a new campaign to educate women about some of the signs of abuse.
