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On Friday 19th April, one of our very own daredevil workers braved jumping out of a plane 12,000ft above the earth, all to raise money for WAIS.
We\'re delighted to announce the appointment of Val Lunn as our new Chief Executive. Val will take up the post on the 1st April 2013.
Facebook has recently made three important changes. Unfortunately, these changes make everyone and particularly victims of domestic abuse and stalking less secure. This bulletin from Jennifer Perry, victim advocate and digital stalking expert covers these risks.
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Every minute one incident of domestic violence is reported to the police.

 

One in four women will be a victim of domestic violence in their lifetime.

 

Two women per week on average are killed by a male partner or former partner. Nearly half of all female murder victims are killed by a partner or ex-partner.

 

90% of domestic violence is seen or heard by children.