by Lisamarie Bourke | Jun 20, 2019 | Blog
In an abusive relationship, the victim is not to blame for the abuse. Similarly, they are not to blame for staying in the relationship. No amount of physical abuse is acceptable but there is a different threshold when partnerships have become emotionally toxic....
by Lisamarie Bourke | May 3, 2019 | Blog
The Refuge charity serves as an advocate for women and children caught up in abusive relationships and other forms of modern slavery. Serving victims in the UK, this charity helps those in need to access guidance and rebuild their lives. The central tenant of...
by Lisamarie Bourke | Apr 24, 2019 | Blog
Domestic violence is often regarded as a secret shame. Those in abusive situations often feel trapped, and those who may be able to help often don’t do so out of a respect for their neighbors’ privacy. But a new study in the United Kingdom indicates that...
by Lisamarie Bourke | Apr 24, 2019 | Blog
In recent years, the UK has struggled. Economic setbacks have led to austerity measures. There’s a housing crisis. There aren’t enough council houses and young people can’t get on the property ladder. Brexit remains controversial. The talks to set...
by Lisamarie Bourke | Apr 19, 2019 | Blog
Domestic violence rates are on the rise in the United Kingdom, and this uptick in relationship abuse (relationship abuse can be social, physical, sexual, and/or emotional, it should be noted) has resulted in a corresponding increase in the willingness of third parties...
by Lisamarie Bourke | Mar 27, 2019 | Blog
Gender equality has come a long way in the past century, but this does not mean that sexism is entirely erased. In many nations around the world, men make far more money than women do, even when they are working at comparable jobs. One solution to this issue in the UK...
