DVCN - Domestic Violence Co-ordinators Network

Keep up-to-date with the latest news and information here.

15th March 2013

Trauma services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence

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.

8th January 2013

Eaves: Women's Groups call for 'Leveson debate' to 'wake up' to harm to women

Eaves, Equality Now, EVAW (End Violence Against Women) and Object gave evidence at the Leveson Inquiry in January

8th January 2013

BBC News: Somerset elderly domestic abuse victims offered help

Increasing the visibility of domestic abuse among the over 50s is planned

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