Black and minoritised survivors of gender based violence are at greater risk of becoming homeless
For Black and minoritised survivors, domestic abuse is a cruel and complex issue that leaves lasting physical and emotional scars. Women are the most affected by domestic abuse, statistics from the last ONS bulletin showed that in 2021, women were around twice as likely to have experienced domestic abuse than men. However, their gendered experience has been […]
Homes for Healing: Lessons from Lucia and Carla stories
By Fernanda Martins Safe homes are essential for survivors of domestic abuse. The decision to report domestic violence and seek help can take months, years or decades to be made. It takes not only courage for a woman to leave an abusive relationship, but also material conditions and support to do so. For black, minority […]