3.9 - dark side of the family

• 3.9 Shelter


  1 in 4 women been subjected to some form of domestic abuse

  number of domestic violence recorded by police in year ending 2021 increased by 6%

  domestic violence one of most common reasons for homelessness
• 3.9 ONS data on domestic abuse


  many domestic cases not taken seriously - perceived as part of married life

  on average 2 women wk killed by their abuser

  marital rape legal until 1991

  89% domestic violence reports man against women
• 3.9 child abuse


  intentional infliction of physical, moral, and sexual pain and suffering to a child
• 3.9 NSPCC survey of 6000 kids


  1 in 5 experienced severe maltreatment

  neglect most common form of abuse

  1 in 20 sexually abused

  covid-19 predicted to lead to an increase in abuse

  strong correlation of abuse and poor emotional wellbeing