DVCN - Domestic Violence Co-ordinators Network

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8th August 2014

MA in Understanding Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse

This fantastic new course at Goldsmiths University in London is unique in synthesising a range of psychological and social theories to examine the impact of being abusive or being abused. Over the course, students will look at practice and research from these theoretical perspectives and will consider abusiveness and its impact in different international, cultural and social contexts from childhood to older age. 

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7th January 2013

The Guardian: US House votes not to reauthorise domestic violence funding bill

Violence Against Women Act (Vawa) passes Senate but is not renewed after Republicans take issue with new provisions

7th January 2013

Domestic abuse: changing the conversation A new legal protection that redefines domestic violence offers hope for women and teenagers in abusive relationships

In November 2012 10% of 999 calls to the police were about domestic violence.

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