I was shocked by this piece on PM, Radio 4 (today around 1730 (long piece)) (No link yet)
It was a general piece about a DV course, however there was a pretty shocking case where:
Woman's partner kicked her hard in the stomach while pregnant.
She had a termination due to fears about the amount of damage the foetus had suffered.
It was clear DV had occurred in the past also.
He was originally charged with offences, however, all charges were dropped against him at her request, and she has remained with him.
He went on a DV course, where there was also full liaison with her from the course.
I can't help but feel that the course is acting as an enabler and am shocked that officially sanctioned DV courses can, in effect, support such a dysfunctional situation.
Surely she needs help leaving this situation not some course that is supporting it ?