How can we end it?

Domestic violence is a problem for society, not individuals. When society’s attitude changes and we all take responsibility for the problem, we will be closer to ending it.

We need a clear nationally co-ordinated response, with adequate funding to provide:

• Services for abused women and children.
• Preventative strategies: training for professionals, eg teachers, GPs and healthcare staff, judges. A public awareness programme, particularly for children and young people.
• A strong response from the police and criminal justice system to show that violence is unacceptable and abusers will be punished.

Ignoring domestic violence condones it.

View more about the facts of domestic violence.