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We need your help. Christmas is meant to be the most wonderful time of the year, but for the 3,500 women, men, and children we
November 7, 2023
We need your help. Christmas is meant to be the most wonderful time of the year, but for the 3,500 women, men, and children we
The stabbing of fifteen-year-old girl, Elianne Andam, killed on her way to school, is a senseless act of violence. Her family and all who loved
The Ministry of Justice announcement that mediation may become mandatory could put victims of domestic abuse and their children at further significant risk. Domestic abuse is regularly
The findings of the Casey report are devastating for victims, exposing a broken Met police system. It now falls on forces to reform and restore
At IDAS we were dismayed to hear Fiona Bruce repeat the suggestion that Stanley Johnson’s abuse of his wife was a ‘one-off’. We know, from
We stand with all the women who have come forward to report David Carrick's abhorrent crimes and all the women who have been subjected to violence and abuse by those in positions of power.
Sam Beckett, Independent Sexual Violence Advisor at IDAS exposes some of the myths around sexual violence.
IDAS CEO, Sarah Hill reflects on Philip Allot's resignation as North Yorkshire Police Crime Commissioner.
IDAS condemns language that blames victims or minimises the responsibility of perpetrators. Women are not responsible for male violence and placing the onus on women to change their behaviour to avoid sexual harassment, rape or murder, is wrong.
It’s "Not All Men", it never was, but all men are needed now to step forward and make a change. IDAS CEO, Sarah Hill reflects on the events of the last week.
IDAS is the largest specialist charity in Yorkshire supporting people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.