Emotional, financial and psychological abuse is now to be officially recognised by police as domestic violence.

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Just heard this on 6 music news. About time too.

Hey come on this is a serious subject. Violence - any kind of violence or abuse - whether in the home or directed at police officers doing their duty is just horrible.

I'm sure we can all agree on that.

My particular interest is in how the family courts seem to brush off domestic abuse as though it is only ever directed at the female "so that's alright then". We see the consequences of that to a greater or lesser extent all the time here and in RL.

I applaud you Vicar for your work, please don't be downcast because people are victims and don't know what the hell to do for the best. Sadly the education and support required is lacking and people like you bear the brunt of it, but please don't give up on victims of abuse - for every one that walks away and can't cope I'm sure there will be many who are really grateful for your help and understanding.

I don't have anything to apologise for. I've seen the police walk away from victims, wether you want to believe it or not is your call. There are serious problems somewhere in the system, if the police don't bother with low level stuff it will never see the light of day in the courts and the cps will never have a decision to make and at the end of the day it is the police who have to deal with the perpetrators when they get past low level incidents and go on to murder, wether thats their partner or not.

Vintage believe me I know where you're coming from - I do believe it I have seen it and even experienced it myself - although thankfully long before I was married and had my own DD.

That's why I'm hoping this will lead to a culture shift which is long overdue. I am shot down everywhere on this website where I have posted this, and my hopes for the future.

You should check out Legal Matters sometime - search for my posts - and see how prejudiced the advice is there - from "proper lawyers" no less - on contact issues.

Some support would be much appreciated.

i think the remarks on dale cregan were uncalled for.

And the perpetrator of the police killings has previous, why wasn't he jailed before? where is the problem? because something is seriously wrong and either the police need to look at where they are failing victims or more needs to be done change the law and sentencing needs to be dealt with.

If perpetrators know they won't be penalised there is nothing to stop them.

Olgaga talks a lot of sense - I don't shoot you down. I posted something in legal yesterday about the courts being too liberal on past violence and a link to a BBC Today programme podcast. In a previous post I said that the lawyers will stand by points of law they can use to enable them to take on paid for work - all very sad.

you are seriously not listening to anything i say are you? clearly not.

im wasting my breath and as such im off.

Not that anyone really gives a shit about victims as long as it is not them it's happening to.

What a load of fucking crap.

I have a domestic rape case on trial at the moment. I went into work on my free day, have spent every single one of my precious mornings off this week sitting in court to support the victim, drove her home in my own car from her hearing today (something I am not supposed to do for reasons of personal safety), have spent hours and hours on the phone with her reassuring her and being her friend when she had a melt down. Clearly the reason for all of the above is because I don't give a shit about victims.

Think before you open your mouth in future.

No Vicar you are taking personal offence where none was mentioned.

OhDear, really, and I've often, way to often, seen the complete opposite. I have as much right to open my mouth as you do and I will continue to do so as no one, not you or any one else has the right to stop me. How many rape victims do not report, how many rape victims who do report are then interrogated themselves? or worse?

No Vicar you are taking personal offence where none was mentioned.

OhDear, really, and I've often, way to often, seen the complete opposite. I have as much right to open my mouth as you do and I will continue to do so as no one, not you or any one else has the right to stop me. How many rape victims do not report, how many rape victims who do report are then interrogated themselves? or worse?

that silence is deafening. i am wondering what you actually do that supports these women? what you do?

or is that restricted to sitting behind a computer and typing stuff?

the dale cregan references are disgusting. i hope people read this thread and are equally disgusted with you.

the funerals are being held today and tomorrow.i put my money where my mouth is. i go to domestics. i spend time with victims whether they retract their statements or not, i support them, i listen to them. i spend hours with them.

id like to know what you actually do to help vintage

Blimey - wholly unnecessary and unedifying bunfight. Very sad.

I don't think anyone was trying to justify the shooting of two police officers!

The points made about the tolerance of domestic abuse do stand though.

That doesn't mean there aren't extremely good officers both in the police and the justice system whose life's work is to deal with it and eradicate it. I applaud them.

I do also understand that many people don't see justice.

The system is certainly not perfect. Can't we all accept that some people have a good experience with the police and criminal justice system, and others - too many - are let down. We must feel for them and understand the resulting, understandable bitterness and sense of isolation.

That doesn't take away from the great work done by dedicated officers in the police and judiciary, who deserve a big "thank you".

Anyway - I'm off to bed. Nitey night all.

Sorry I wasn't here to at your demand, I was with my family.

Again you are not listening to what I'm saying and taking out your anger on me. That is very professional.

I said there are serious issues within the system which allow these perpetrators to continue on until a horrific end. What is happening in the system to get to this? As a police officer don't you want to know what can be done to prevent this happening again?

I work with the police and abuse victims Vicar and am one myself. Thanks.

snap. you think you have the monopoly on abuse? news flash, you dont.

of course i can never understand? - wrong. i was a victim of abuse. i was homeless at 15. i was abused. i clawed my way out. you insult me.

you insult me.

and now im hiding this thread, before i truly say something.