https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/warning-as-sex-crime-reports-soar-this-cant-go-on-women-deserve-better/ar-AA13sxrK Rapes recorded by police have hit a high – and contributed to a record 6.5million crime reports in total for England and Wales. After sexual offences fell in the ­pandemic, the Office for National ­Statistics saw ‘substantial increases’. ‘This huge increase in sexual violence, in particular rape, reported to the police is seriously alarming … Continue reading “News – Warning as sex crime reports soar: ‘This can’t go on – women deserve better’”

Victims of crimes such as domestic abuse and sexual assault will be better protected following the arrest of perpetrators under pre-charge bail reforms, which come into force this week. The reforms, collectively known as ‘Kay’s Law’, mean police will have a duty to take into account the views of victims before releasing someone on bail. … Continue reading “News – Kay’s Law – Better protection for domestic violence victims under pre-charge bail reforms”

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2022/10/24/travel-and-childcare-costs-stopping-domestic-abuse-victims-getting-to-court/ The cost-of-living crisis is increasingly being used as justification for domestic abuse, the charity Domestic Violence Assist said. The cost-of-living crisis is increasingly being used as justification for domestic abuse while some victims are unable to afford to get to court to obtain protection, a charity has warned. Financial pressures mean some victims who … Continue reading “News – Travel and childcare costs ‘stopping domestic abuse victims getting to court’”

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/crime/rise-in-honour-based-abuse-offences-last-year-in-greater-manchester-3897657 Greater Manchester Police recorded an increase in “honour-based” abuse offences last year, new figures show. Karma Nirvana, a charity supporting victims of honour-based abuse, said more work needs to be done to ensure victims feel safe enough to report the abuse to police. Police consider HBA as an incident or crime involving violence, threats … Continue reading “News – Rise in honour-based abuse offences last year in Greater Manchester”

https://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/news/pioneering-domestic-abuse-research/ Professor David Gadd of The University of Manchester’s School of Social Sciences is among the finalists for the prestigious Celebrating Impact Prize of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).  The prize is awarded annually to recognise and reward ESRC-supported researchers who have created or enabled outstanding impact in the world around us.  Professor … Continue reading “News – Manchester expert recognised for pioneering domestic abuse research”

Job Title: Family Support Worker (with a Domestic Abuse specialism)Salary/ Rate: £10.73 per hourLocation: BoltonClosing Date: 9am, Tuesday 3rd November 2022Hours: 14 hours per week Do you have an empathic personality and want to work in a challenging but rewarding field? If you have a passion for working within the domestic abuse sector, Fortalice has an exciting opportunity to … Continue reading “Job Vacancy – Fortalice – Family Support Worker”

Job Title: Assistant Project Worker – Outreach Adult ServicesSalary/ Rate: £10.73 per hourLocation: BoltonClosing Date: 9am, Tuesday 3rd November 2022Hours: 14 hours per week Due to increased funding opportunities, Fortalice has the opportunity to recruit an Assistant Project Worker to work collaboratively within our Outreach Adults team. The post involves providing support, information and guidance to victims at their … Continue reading “Job Vacancy – Fortalice – Assistant Project Worker – Outreach Adult Services”

Job Title: Stalking and Harassment IDVASalary/ Rate: £24,657.48 per annum, with a 4% rise upon successful completion of probationLocation: StockportClosing Date: 9am, Tuesday 3rd November 2022Hours: 37 hours per week Stockport Without Abuse (SWA) is a grassroots charity committed to supporting our vision of everyone having a right to live in safety, and to have a future without fear … Continue reading “Job Vacancy – Stockport Without Abuse – Stalking and Harassment IDVA”

Job Title: Senior Refuge CaseworkerSalary/ Rate: £26,317 per annum, with a 4% rise upon successful completion of probationLocation: StockportClosing Date: 9am, Tuesday 8th November 2022Hours: 37 hours per week Stockport Without Abuse (SWA) is a grassroots charity committed to supporting our vision of everyone having a right to live in safety, and to have a future without fear of … Continue reading “Job Vacancy – Stockport Without Abuse – Senior Refuge Caseworker”

Job Title: Senior Moving On Domestic Abuse AdvisorSalary/ Rate: £26,317 per annum, with a 4% rise upon successful completion of probationLocation: StockportClosing Date: 9am, Tuesday 8th November 2022Hours: 37 hours per week Stockport Without Abuse (SWA) is a grassroots charity committed to supporting our vision of everyone having a right to live in safety, and to have a future … Continue reading “Job Vacancy – Stockport Without Abuse – Senior Moving On Domestic Abuse Advisor”