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Is there anything you can do to help abused women?

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NeedACleverNN · 11/08/2016 20:07

A thread has caused me to think that something needs to change for women who are suffering domestic abuse.

At the moment there is not enough support. Some have to go into hiding and are essentially cut off from the world.

Unable to register, unable to vote, unable to gain credit or even claim certain benefits.

This is disgusting. Why are women being let down in society and their abusers are getting away with it?

On top of this, many refuges are closing down to lack of funding. Is there anything MNHQ can do to help?

Your website is a beacon for women. It provides a lot of support and advice to those seeking it. You could potentially be a very powerful voice to the public

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Lagirafe · 11/08/2016 20:23

Agree Star

ComedyBoobs · 11/08/2016 20:23

Totally agree.
Mumsnet can give these women a voice.

rewardformissingmojo · 11/08/2016 20:22

Agree.

EmpressOfTheSevenOceans · 11/08/2016 20:21

I think this is a great idea too.

ElsaAintAsColdAsMe · 11/08/2016 20:18

100% agree.

MN has been a huge support to me emotionally throughout the hell I was living.

It would be great to have MN lead a campaign to support even more women like me.

AverageGayLad · 11/08/2016 20:17

Totally agree too

BoreOfWhabylon · 11/08/2016 20:16

Yes MNHQ, how about it?

Please have a look at this thread
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/2706045-to-think-LTB-just-got-a-whole-lot-harder-domestic-abuse-related?trending=1

It's just shocking.

Noonesfool · 11/08/2016 20:10

Absolutely, MNHQ. I can't think of a more worthy cause - the effects I see on a daily basis for children at school who are living with/have lived with DV are horrendous.

But the funding for our local support has been taken away.

BuonoEstente · 11/08/2016 20:09

Thirded

Just5minswithDacre · 11/08/2016 20:08

Seconded