Today sees the launch of Britain’s first ever mental-health clinic designed to treat stalkers. Contrary to sensationalist crime dramas and horror movies, not all stalkers are raging psychopaths- most are ex boyfriends or girlfriends unable to deal with failed relationships. According to the British Crime Survey, 1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men read more »

According to figures from the Crown Prosecution Service, almost 4,000 women have been successfully prosecuted in the past year compared with just 1,500 women in 2005 (an increase of 169%). A number of experts are concerned that this rise in female convictions is a sign of the growing culture of violence among women, whilst others read more »

Proposed changes to domestic violence laws in Scotland have gained the support of many MSPs. The changes which are detailed in the Domestic Abuse Bill, are aimed at improving justice for victims of domestic abuse. The bill was introduced last year by MSP Rhoda Grant, and is aimed at increasing justice for victims of domestic read more »