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This case study focuses on one woman’s experience of domestic and family violence, and her subsequent experiences of the service system after leaving her abusive partner. Pseudonyms have been used and some details have also been changed to protect the
20 gru 1993 · Violence against women must be addressed on multiple levels and in multiple sectors of society simultaneously, taking direction from local people on how women’s rights may be promoted in a given context.
This case study considers issues around working with older people experiencing domestic abuse, dementia and longstanding abuse, and carers as perpetrators and victims of domestic abuse.
Domestic Violence. Sonali suffered violence from both Ravi as well as her in-laws. Her mother-in-law would physically and verbally abuse her. Once, when Sonali was on the phone with her mother in India, her mother-in-law was listening to the conversation on another line.
Each case study uses pseudonyms to protect the identity of the participant, her children and others involved. Each case study includes a list of key issues covered in the case study. It is a demonstration of the courage and strength of these women that they are willing to share their stories here.
This case study considers issues around working with Asian communities, specifically Pakistani Asian women; cultural capability; reflecting on the values and knowledge that we bring to situations, and working with older victims of domestic abuse.
Of 180 cases dealt with by the domestic abuse team in Crewe, 74 have resulted in a charge, summons, caution, or community resolution, Claire Jesson says - a far higher proportion than...
