Refuge urges for funding surge as latest ONS domestic abuse figures show sharp rise
The government is not on track to fulfil its pledge to halve violence against women and girls says national charity Refuge in response to the latest domestic abuse figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Around 4.7 million people (9.6%) reported experiencing domestic abuse this year ending March, according to the Crime Survey […]
Family Rights Group CEO to stand down after 22 years
The chief executive of the Family Rights Group has confirmed she is standing down from her role after 22 years in the post. Baroness Cathy Ashley, who is set to enter the House of Lords in November as a Labour life peer, will leave the charity —which supports parents, relatives, and kinship carers whose children […]
Northern law firm launches dedicated neurodiversity-aware service
Redcar firm, Cygnet Law, has launched a dedicated neurodiversity aware service, following specialist training, aiming to increase support available to neurodivergent clients and their families. In collaboration with local charity Daisy Chain, who support autistic and neurodivergent children, young people and adults and their families, the firm received specialist training, following an increase in neurodivergent clients […]