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News · 4 August 2021

Special event shines spotlight on support services

Liverpool domestic, sexual violence and community services unite on Monday 9th August for an event which marks the end of lockdown and the most challenging year to date for their services. RASA Merseyside, Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner, Merseyside Police, Liverpool City Council and others will host a celebratory street event to showcase some of

Blog · 14 February 2021

BLOG: Covid-19 and the impact on domestic abuse victims

Angela Clarke has worked in the domestic abuse sector for over 20 years, as a front line professional.  She offers services for victims and more recently has become the strategic lead for domestic abuse at Liverpool City Council.  Here, she talks about how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted on victims. Reducing domestic abuse is a key

Blog · 5 June 2020

You Are Not Alone

‘Annie’ (not her real name) was subjected to two years of abuse at the hands of a violent partner.  Here she tells how she sought help and how she emerged from the ordeal. Promises are easily given, but seldom kept. It’s a sad fact about the nature of human existence.  Despite what might be pledged,

News · 4 May 2020

Our message to victims of domestic abuse: You are not alone

You do not have to suffer from domestic abuse during lock-down… This is the message from organisations across Liverpool today at the start of a campaign aimed at letting everyone know that even though we are in isolation, help is always available. Liverpool City Council, Merseyside Police and others across the city have joined forces

The profile of a woman in distress

News · 24 March 2020

The impact of COVID-19 on those experiencing domestic abuse

Many residents will be following the local and national advice around household isolation and social distancing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This advice is in place to limit the spread of the virus and keep as many people as safe and well as possible. We know that there are vulnerable people in our