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Domestic abuse ‘affects everybody’
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he Duchess of Cornwall spoke out against domestic abuse at the launch of the 10th annual Women of the World festival in March. Camilla, who is president of the organisation, used the opening session of the three-day event in London to call for men to use their voices alongside women to raise awareness of the issue.
on Sunday, the home secretary, Priti Patel said current restrictions telling people to stay indoors were even harder for people whose home is not the safe place it should be. “Whilst our advice is to stay at home, anyone who is at risk of, or experiencing, domestic abuse, is still able to leave and seek refuge. Refuges remain open, and the police will provide support to all individuals who are being abused - whether physically, emotionally, or otherwise,” she said.
She said this taboo subject should be brought out into the open and discussed. In February, the duchess said domestic abuse can affect anybody, regardless of social standing or wealth and implored those suffering to seek help. During the Coronavirus lockdown charities and police forces across the country have been warning of a potential rise in cases of domestic violence. The National Domestic Abuse helpline saw a 25% increase in calls and online requests for help since the lockdown. Campaigners have warned the restrictions could heighten domestic tensions and cut off escape routes. Writing in the Mail
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