Two women are killed every week in England and Wales by a current or former partner (Office of National Statistics, 2015). One in four women in England and Wales experience domestic violence in their lifetimes, and 8% will suffer domestic violence in any given year (Crime Survey of England and Wales). Domestic violence has a higher rate of repeat victimisation than any other crime (Home Office). Every minute police in the UK receive a domestic assistance call; police say that there are greater dangers in our nations from domestic violence than terrorism. Yet it remains a hidden danger. 1.8 million adults were victims of domestic abuse last year. Much violence can be due to addictions and mental health problems. We can pray for victims to have the courage to seek help, and for the perpetrators to receive help and deal with their anger in a healthy way. Pray for children who witness or are victims of violence.
Domestic violence – the facts
Written by David Fletcher 07 Apr 2017Additional Info
- Pray: for the pattern of violence in families to be broken, particularly where child victims grow into perpetrators themselves. (Ps. 7:9)
- More: www.refuge.org.uk/get-help-now/what-is-domestic-violence/domestic-violence-the-facts/
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