• Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services
• Wednesday December 6 2023
• Author Name: Peter Davison

Awdry Law solicitor raises awareness of domestic violence during international campaign week

A family solicitor at Wiltshire law firm Awdry Law is raising awareness of domestic violence as part of an international campaign.

The 16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence campaign seeks to address and combat domestic violence. The campaign emphasises the need for gender equality, the eradication of violence, and the protection of human rights.

The campaign started on November 25 and ends on December 10 – International Human Rights Day.

Led by Carol, Awdry Law has been supporting the campaign by raising awareness and aims to help break down barriers and get people talking.

Carol is sharing the different types of domestic abuse and the signs to look out for on the firm’s social media channels and website.

“Domestic abuse extends much further than physical violence and other forms of abuse include emotional abuse, love bombing, gaslighting, controlling & coercive behaviour, financial abuse, digital abuse, sexual abuse, threatening behaviour, isolation, stalking, harassment, intimidation, and public/online abuse,” said Carol.

“We have been sharing the definitions and some examples of each type on our social media to help get people talking.

“There is lots of free help for people that find themselves in an abusive relationship.

“No matter who is experiencing this behaviour, professionals will understand why you may have stayed in the relationship and will provide non-judgemental and empathetic advice. Services that can help include; the police, Women’s aid, Mankind, Refuge and Fear Free.”

“We offer a free, initial consultation and can discuss with you appropriate agencies that can help you and assist you in making referrals.

“The Family Court can also offer protective measures both for you and any children. We can advise you in respect of the most appropriate orders to apply for.

“Our team is experienced, and we really do care and can guide you through the process.”

Awdry Law has a page dedicated to domestic abuse and the many forms it can take at https://awdry.law/news/what-are-the-different-types-of-domestic-abuse-.aspx