Domestic Abuse offences have risen by about 8% over the past year, according to Met Police figures.
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Domestic abuse has been described as London’s “hidden crisis” by Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London. A £15m investment by City Hall is being put towards domestic abuse services to help tackle this crisis. London’s Mayor says this “will support grassroots projects providing essential safe accommodation, counselling and outreach services for survivors of domestic abuse and their families”.
Diana Nammi, director and founder of IKWRO, an Iranian and Kurdish Women’s Rights group, set up the organisation after her friend died in an incident involving domestic violence.
Diana says that violence against woman “is a long list” and that funding towards accommodation will go a long way in helping woman most at risk.
“Minority groups are at greater risk”, says Diana, “because no recourse to public funds puts them at risk of being homeless.”
IKWRO set up the first refuge for Middle Eastern woman in 2015. The charity have not had an empty room since opening. Diana is concerned that “needs are high and recourses are low” as she says “sometimes we have to accommodate fifteen beds in one room.”
Diana also says the “language barrier” makes these woman vulnerable and “having a safe space with people who speak their language is crucial.”
The cost of living crisis exacerbates this issue as “woman with no support from family and friends become isolated and vulnerable.” This in turn is putting pressure on organisations such as IKWRO as Dianna says, “these woman rely on us”.
An initiative tackling domestic abuse, The Dive Project, was granted funding late last year. This project challenges domestic abuse offenders to change their behaviour. But London’s Mayor, Sadiq Khan, says that the issue of domestic violence is ”not talked about enough” and there is more to be done. With pressures at a high on charities supporting those at risk, support is vital in tackling London’s “hidden crisis”.
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StandfirstFunding to go towards Domestic Violence Services is welcomed by charities operating at full capacity.
Domestic abuse has been described as London’s “hidden crisis” by Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London. A £15m investment by City Hall is being put towards domestic abuse services to help tackle this crisis. London’s Mayor says this “will support grassroots projects providing essential safe accommodation, counselling and outreach services for survivors of domestic abuse and their families”.
Diana Nammi, director and founder of IKWRO, an Iranian and Kurdish Women’s Rights group, set up the organisation after her friend died in an incident involving domestic violence.
Diana says that violence against woman “is a long list” and that funding towards accommodation will go a long way in helping woman most at risk.
“Minority groups are at greater risk”, says Diana, “because no recourse to public funds puts them at risk of being homeless.”
IKWRO set up the first refuge for Middle Eastern woman in 2015. The charity have not had an empty room since opening. Diana is concerned that “needs are high and recourses are low” as she says “sometimes we have to accommodate fifteen beds in one room.”
Diana also says the “language barrier” makes these woman vulnerable and “having a safe space with people who speak their language is crucial.”
The cost of living crisis exacerbates this issue as “woman with no support from family and friends become isolated and vulnerable.” This in turn is putting pressure on organisations such as IKWRO as Dianna says, “these woman rely on us”.
An initiative tackling domestic abuse, The Dive Project, was granted funding late last year. This project challenges domestic abuse offenders to change their behaviour. But London’s Mayor, Sadiq Khan, says that the issue of domestic violence is ”not talked about enough” and there is more to be done. With pressures at a high on charities supporting those at risk, support is vital in tackling London’s “hidden crisis”.
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