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Karen on Domestic Abuse
Karen Woods is passionate about raising awareness of the subject of domestic abuse. She is particularly passionate about teenagers in relation to abusive relationships and doesn’t feel enough is done by schools to raise awareness of this issue. Often, people experiencing abuse believe it is their fault and can be embarrassed to discuss the issue with their friends and family. It isn’t your fault and you are not responsible for any kind of abuse. It’s a lot more common than you think - let’s take a look at the national statistics;
According to the Home Office:
- The Police receive a call in relation to domestic abuse every minute in the UK
- In a recent study carried out by the NSPCC and the University of Bristol they found that:
- 75% of girls and 50% of boys had experienced some emotional partner abuse
- 25% of girls and 18% of boys had been physically abused
- Two women a week die at the hands of their current or former partner
If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse within their relationship, please encourage them to talk to someone about it - it could be someone at school, a teacher, learning mentor or someone you trust. Sadly, domestic abuse is more common that you think.
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