How can we end it?
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.
