The challenges faced by victims of domestic abuse who live in the countryside can be quite different to those living in the town or city.
The Willow Project delivers awareness training and events throughout Derbyshire. This will help people identify the signs of domestic abuse, give them the confidence to report it and also to challenge attitudes that perpetuate domestic abuse, particularly in rural areas.
Captive and Controlled was published one year ago. Here is an update on the developments which have occurred because of the report. Read more
There have been changes made to the 202 Domestic Abuse Bill. Here are some helpful information sheets to help understand the changes which have been made Read more
An endemic bias against rural communities leads to gaps in response Read more
Details of the support services which are available in Derbyshire Read more
Domestic abuse in rural areas. Read more
Relate has been commissioned by NHS England to provide counselling services free to residents of Derby and Derbyshire. Read more
Accessing Domestic Abuse support websites will not use mobile data. Read more
Free rail travel for victims of domestic abuse who have a place in a refuge. Read more
Information about Clare's Law or the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme. Read more
Helping raise awareness of rural domestic abuse and challenging attitudes which perpetuate abuse. Read more
Safety Planning for escaping domestic abuse. Read more
Coercion is the use of force to persuade someone to do something they are unwilling to do. Control is the power to influence or direct people's behaviour. Read more