Press Releases
Press Release – 21st August 2009
Domestic Violence Victims to Get Greater Protection
An announcement has been made today that domestic violence victims will be able to get greater protection from courts in England and Wales from next month.
Judges will have powers to impose restraining orders on abusers charged with any offence – even if they are cleared but still considered a threat. Victims are currently often forced to go through civil courts to secure such an injunction even if, for example, a partner is convicted of assault.
Pamela Richardson, Director of Womens Aid Leicestershire Ltd welcomes the move.
“We have consulted our service users and the general consensus is that this is long overdue and welcome but the orders must be properly enforced. It has always been very difficult for victims to be granted injunctions/restraining orders but more women may now feel able to speak out, feel better protected and have more confidence in the justice system.”
Womens Aid Leicestershire Ltd provides free and confidential support and safe temporary accommodation for women with or without children suffering domestic abuse. Our aim is to empower victims to take control of their lives.
For further information or support telephone 0116 2426440, email admin@wallaction.org.uk or visit our website www.wa-leicester.org.uk
Press Release – 11th August 2010 Dedicated Service for Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Women’s Aid Leicestershire Ltd has been supporting female victims of domestic abuse for over 30 years. Domestic Abuse includes a range of behaviours including physical, psychological, sexual or financial abuse. It takes place within an intimate relationship and forms a pattern of bullying and controlling behaviour. Due to an increasing awareness of abuse against men by their male or female partner, Women’s Aid Leicestershire Ltd have responded by setting up a separate, dedicated service called “The Adam Project” (Action against Domestic Abuse for Men). The Adam Project offers free, confidential support for men on an individual basis, face to face or by phone/e mail. Pamela Richardson CEO said “Although the majority of abuse is experienced by women, we know that men can also be victims. Domestic abuse is not acceptable and should not be tolerated whether the victim is male or female. We understand that it can be difficult for men to ask for support as they may feel ashamed or embarrassed or worried that they wont be believed but we hope that any man in an abusive relationship will contact our Outreach Worker for support by e mail on adam.project@wallaction.org.uk or by phone on 0116 2426440.