“It's shocking that so many children still live in fear as a result of violence in the home, and don't know who to turn to for help and support. As a child survivor of domestic violence I can remember the fear and isolation. I'm delighted to support the Hideout, the new Women's Aid website for children and young people. I know it could have made a real difference to me and will provide great comfort and support to thousands of children.” PeopleKnowsChildrenMadeStillsI CanRealHelpingHomeRememberYoungTurnsDifferencesResultsSupportViolenceComfortAidsIsolationSurvivorShockingDomestic ViolenceWebsiteDelightedHelp And Support Author:Gordon Ramsay
“When you're trapped in an abusive home environment you can feel completely hopeless and lost. Remember that situations can change with time, and that it won't be this way forever.” WayFeelsHomeRememberLostSituationForeverEnvironmentViolenceHopelessTrappedDomestic ViolenceAbusiveHome Environment Author:Reggie Yates
“The Hideout is here to help you get through today and tomorrow. Be brave. It's not your fault. Remember, the road will get smoother and there is always hope that tomorrow will be better.” HelpingTodayRememberViolenceTomorrowBraveFaultsBe BraveDomestic ViolenceToday And TomorrowTomorrow Will Be Better Author:Naomi Wilkinson
“Unfortunately, many children throughout the UK witness violence in the family home. Let's stand up for those children. Domestic violence needs to stop.” NeedsChildrenHomeViolenceWitnessDomestic ViolenceFamily Home Author:Shaun Wright-Phillips
“Domestic violence affects many young people, whether in their relationships with each other or if they have grown up with violence in their homes. From playing Ste on Hollyoaks I can imagine how frightening it would be to have him as a boyfriend. Violence and bullying in relationships is always unacceptable. Everyone should Expect Respect in all of their relationships, and not only expect to be respected but to give respect to others as well.” PeopleIfsGivingShouldWellsI CanHomeWould BeYoungImagineViolenceBullyingFrighteningDomestic ViolenceRespecting Others Author:Kieron Richardson
“The most brutal form of domestic violence is the violence against unborn children, and this particular bill would prohibit abortions after the fetus feels pain, which is 20 weeks and older.” FeelsChildrenPainFormViolenceWeekParticularBillsAbortionBrutalDomestic ViolenceUnbornFetusUnborn Child Author:Joseph Fischer
“Emotional abuse is any type of abuse that is not physical in nature. It can include everything from verbal abuse to the silent treatment, domination to subtle manipulation.” ViolenceEmotionalTypeAbuseSilentSubtleTreatmentManipulationDominationDomestic ViolenceEmotional AbuseVerbal AbuseSilent Treatment Author:Beverly Engel
“Women should know that love doesn't abuse you. It shouldn't hurt you. Love cannot be redefined into 'He only hit me once, I'll let it slide.' Love is happiness, not being neglectful, caring, being respectful, providing, having standards, kindness, standing up for the right things.” KnowsShouldHurtLove IsKindnessViolenceStandardsStandingAbuseCaringRight ThingProvidingDomestic ViolenceSlidesRespectfulBe Respectful Author:Jahmene Douglas
“If he checks your phone bills or shopping receipts, something isn't right. Controlling your partner in any way is unhealthy. I've been with my girlfriend for five years and it's important to me that she feels relaxed and free. I hate to see someone made to feel unsafe and helpless - particularly women as men are physically stronger.” IfsMenWayFeelsYearsMadeImportantHateFiveViolenceI HateStrongerBillsPhonesPartnersChecksGirlfriendFive YearsShoppingHelplessRelaxedDomestic ViolenceUnhealthyMy GirlfriendUnsafeReceipts Author:Ashley Banjo
“Emotional abuse is like being continuously kicked in the shins. It can be worse than getting one punch in the face, and it cements itself.” FacesViolenceEmotionalAbuseDomestic ViolenceEmotional AbuseCement Author:Ashley Banjo
“My wife is my best friend. The thought that people are afraid to go home to their partners for fear of being abused physically or emotionally makes me feel sick. It's not easy but you need to get help and get out.” PeopleNeedsFeelsHelpingHomeEasyWifeViolenceSickMy WifePartnersDomestic ViolenceMy Best Friend Author:Shane Filan
“Any man that hits a woman is not a real man, he's a coward. With my wife Jodi, I think it's my job to protect her and stop anything bad happening in her life. Abusing your partner is the opposite of that. I want her to wake up and feel safe.” ThinkingMenWantFeelsRealJobsWifeViolenceProtectSafeHappeningsOppositesWake UpMy WifePartnersCowardDomestic ViolenceReal Men Author:Kian Egan
“I wanted to take part in this campaign because it's so easy to forget the many women who live their lives in fear because of domestic violence. Men have an important role to play in sending out the message that real men do not hurt or abuse their partners.” MenImportantRealPlayWantedEasyHurtForgetRolesViolenceMessagesAbusePartnersCampaignsDomestic ViolenceReal Men Author:Ian Somerhalder
“When I heard that one in four women is affected by domestic violence in their lifetime, I was horrified. That's why this campaign is so important. A real man is happy to support the women in his life and appreciate them. My mother and my sisters are so important to me. Violence just doesn't make any sense.” MenImportantRealMotherSupportFourViolenceHeardAppreciateLifetimeCampaignsAffectedMy SisterDomestic ViolenceReal Men Author:Reggie Yates
“I have been working with Women's Aid since 2003 when I became the charity's first Ambassador, and am so pleased to be able to be a part of the 'Real Man' campaign against domestic violence. I studied domestic violence at university and feel passionately that we need to raise awareness of violence against women and children and refuse to ignore it. Just by speaking out against domestic violence and being supportive of those directly affected we can all make a positive difference.” MenNeedsFeelsFirstsChildrenHas BeensRealAbleDifferencesViolenceAwarenessRaisesCharityUniversityRefuseAidsCampaignsAffectedSupportiveDomestic ViolenceAmbassadorsViolence Against WomenReal MenSpeaking Out Author:Will Young
“I am delighted to be part of this Women's Aid campaign - the statistics are frightening. I've spent time with the victims of these cowardly acts, and it's heartbreaking. Everyday women and children are being abused in their own homes. I am standing up and saying that I am a Real Man, and that violence against women and children has to end.” MenChildrenRealEndsHomeViolenceStandingVictimEverydayAidsCampaignsStatisticsFrighteningDomestic ViolenceDelightedHeartbreakingCowardlyViolence Against WomenReal MenCowardly Acts Author:Gethin Jones
“I really wanted to support this campaign because I love heart shaped glasses. Seriously though, I've never hit anyone. I'm anti-violence full stop. Against women, against men, against animals. Against anything.” MenHeartWantedAnimalSupportViolenceGlassesCampaignsDomestic Violence Author:Max Rushden
“While it can be aggressive playing rugby, the aggression doesn't leave the rugby pitch. A Real Man doesn't need to use violence or be abusive to others, especially towards his partner and family. I am proud to support the Women's Aid Real Man campaign.” MenNeedsRealUseSupportViolenceProudAidsPartnersCampaignsAggressiveAggressionDomestic ViolenceRugbyReal MenAbusivePlaying Rugby Author:Danny Care
“I was shocked to find out that 1 in 4 women are affected by domestic violence at some point in their lifetime. So many women never tell anyone that they are being abused by their partner. I have joined the 'Real Man' Women's Aid campaign to show that real men don't abuse women and that a real man will always stand up against domestic violence.” MenRealShowsViolenceAbuseLifetimeAidsPartnersCampaignsAffectedShockedDomestic ViolenceReal Men Author:Ugo Monye
“We can all do something to help end domestic violence. A Real Man would never abuse his partner or children, and I am proud to put my name to the Women's Aid Real Man campaign.” MenChildrenRealEndsHelpingNamesViolenceProudAbuseAidsPartnersCampaignsDomestic ViolenceReal Men Author:Ricky Whittle
“While I didn't grow up in a family where there was domestic violence I knew of families in my neighbourhood where abuse was happening. I wanted to be part of the Women's Aid Real Man campaign to send out the message that real men don't abuse their partners or their children.” MenChildrenRealWantedGrowsGrowing UpViolenceMessagesHappeningsAbuseAidsPartnersCampaignsDomestic ViolenceReal MenNeighbourhoods Author:Huey Morgan
“Women's Aid is a fantastic charity which has my full support. I am proud to call myself a Real Man, a man who will stand up against domestic violence.” MenRealSupportViolenceProudCharityAidsFantasticDomestic ViolenceReal Men Author:Neil Fox
“I wanted to take part in the Women's Aid Real Man campaign because domestic violence affects so many women and children during their lifetime and I think it is important to stand up against what is often a hidden crime.” ThinkingMenChildrenImportantRealWantedViolenceCrimeLifetimeAidsCampaignsDomestic ViolenceReal Men Author:Duncan Bannatyne
“With two women every week in England and Wales being killed by their partner or ex-partner, we need to act now to end domestic violence. I am only too pleased to add my name to the Real Man campaign for Women's Aid.” MenNeedsTwoRealEndsNamesViolenceWeekEnglandAddAidsPartnersCampaignsDomestic ViolenceExesReal MenWales Author:Tom Aikens
“Domestic violence is often ignored as it usually happens behind closed doors and it can seem easier not to get involved. Yet, domestic violence continues to affect 1 in 4 women at some point in their lifetime, regardless of their background, career, race or age, and it is vital that we do something now to protect those directly affected by abuse in the home.” HomeSeemsHappensAgeRaceBehindsCareersViolenceDoorsInvolvedEasierProtectAbuseLifetimeBackgroundsAffectedIgnoredDomestic ViolenceGet InvolvedClosed DoorsBehind Closed Doors Author:John Nettles
“Marriage is for committed lovers, not hostages. Marriage is a sacred relationship created for two people who complete each other spiritually. While it requires sacrificial service, it is not a call to martyrdom. In many cases of domestic violence, a therapeutic separation is necessary to gain safety and direct attention to the gravity of the need for change.” PeopleNeedsTwoAttentionCasesViolenceLoversGainsDirectAbuseSafetySacredCommittedSeparationGravityDomestic ViolenceNeed A ChangeMartyrdomHostageTherapeutic Author:Rob Jackson
“Luke was a little boy in a growing body that felt pain and sadness and fear for his mum, and he always believed he would be safe with his dad.” LittlesBodyWould BePainFeltBoysGrowingViolenceSadnessDadSafeMumDomestic ViolenceAlways BelieveLittle BoysLukeFamily Violence Author:Rosie Batty
“I want to tell people that family violence happens to anybody, no matter how nice your house is, no matter how intelligent you are.” PeopleWantMatterHappensHouseNiceViolenceIntelligentDomestic ViolenceFamily Violence Author:Rosie Batty
“What I want people to take from this is that it isn't simple. People judge you, people tell you what you should do. You do the best you can.” PeopleWantShouldSimpleViolenceJudgingDomestic ViolenceDo The Best Author:Rosie Batty
“What we want is to make sure that people don't go through what I'm going through ... and we have to understand that even since Luke's death, children have been killed.” PeopleWantChildrenHas BeensViolenceDomestic ViolenceLuke Author:Rosie Batty
“This is about saving children's lives. It is not about agencies and services protecting themselves.” ChildrenViolenceSavingAgencyDomestic Violence Author:Rosie Batty
“Children have very little voice, and the coroner's inquest is about Luke's voice, and making sure Luke is heard and respected and honoured. I don't want him to have died in vain.” WantChildrenLittlesVoiceViolenceHeardDiedVainDomestic ViolenceLukeWant Him Author:Rosie Batty
“I never want anyone to be sitting where I'm sitting and to have lost their son, because I can never get Luke back.” WantI CanLostViolenceSonSittingDomestic ViolenceBecause I CanLuke Author:Rosie Batty
“Family violence is an entrenched epidemic that we've lived with since time began, so we've got a long way to go. But I do believe the tide is turned. It's no longer a subject that only occurs behind closed doors” WayBelieveLongBehindsViolenceDoorsSubjectsTidesDomestic ViolenceLong WayEpidemicsClosed DoorsBehind Closed DoorsLong Way To GoFamily Violence Author:Rosie Batty
“[Domestic violence is] a carefully laid physical, financial and psychological trap.” InspirationMotivationViolenceFinancialPsychologicalTrapsDomestic Violence Author:Leslie Morgan Steiner
“It's incredibly dangerous to leave an abuser, because the final step in the domestic violence pattern is: kill her.” InspirationMotivationStepsViolenceDangerousFinalsPatternsDomestic ViolenceAbusers Author:Leslie Morgan Steiner
“The question, 'Why does she stay?' is code for some people for, 'It's her fault for staying,' as if [domestic violence] victims intentionally choose to fall in love with men intent upon destroying us.” PeopleIfsMenDoeInspirationMotivationFallViolenceVictimFaultsFalling In LoveCodeStayingDestroyingDomestic Violence Author:Leslie Morgan Steiner
“I lived in Complexo do Alemao until I was 12, dealt with domestic violence in my childhood and faced difficulties in life.” ViolenceChildhoodDifficultyDomestic Violence Author:Maria das Gracas Silva Foster
“I did not know that the first step in any domestic violence relationship is to seduce and charm the victim. I also did not know that the second step is to isolate the victim. The next step in the domestic violence pattern is to introduce the threat of violence and see how she reacts. We victims know something you [non-victims] usually don't. It's incredibly dangerous to leave an abuser, because the final step in the domestic violence pattern is to 'kill her'. Over 70% of domestic violence murders happens after the victim has ended the relationship.” KnowsFirstsHappensNextStepsViolenceDangerousMurderVictimThreatFinalsPatternsCharmFirst StepsIntroducingDomestic ViolenceNext StepsSeducingAbusers Author:Leslie Morgan Steiner
“As an advocate to end violence against women, I have come to learn that the shame surrounding domestic violence is a barrier to talking about the issue. # PurplePurse provides victims and those who support the cause with information and resources they need to take the necessary actions to break the vicious cycle with confidence.” NeedsEndsActionCausesTalkingBreakSupportIssuesViolenceInformationResourcesShameVictimBarriersCyclesViciousDomestic ViolenceViolence Against WomenVicious CyclesStop Violence Against Women Author:Rosario Dawson
“Sexual assault and domestic violence are difficult things to talk about. Talk about them anyway.” DifficultViolenceAssaultDomestic ViolenceDifficult ThingsSexual Assault Author:Mariska Hargitay
“A lot of people think that domestic violence is if someone hits, kicks, [or] punches you.” PeopleIfsThinkingViolenceKicksDomestic Violence Author:Robin McGraw
“The Violence Against Women Act has been a true bipartisan success story since it was first enacted in 1994. In my home state of Texas alone, its programs have helped hundreds of thousands of victims to break free from the terrible cycle of domestic violence.” FirstsHas BeensStatesStoriesHomeBreakViolenceTerribleProgramVictimCyclesTexasDomestic ViolenceViolence Against WomenBipartisanSuccess StoriesHome State Author:John Cornyn