Record number of domestic abuse victims seeking support

Record numbers of women suffering domestic abuse sought the support of frontline services last year.

Women’s Aid says numbers are up 16 per cent on 2021 – the highest in the organisation’s 50 year history.

Its support workers heard 33,990 disclosures of domestic abuse against women and children in 2022.

Chief Executive, Sarah Benson, says continued investment is needed to meet the needs of those suffering:

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