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Three in five people…But it can be.
If you think a friend or family member is experiencing domestic abuse:
• pay attention to changes in behaviour
• ask about abuse
• listen and support
• suggest futher help.
Talk about abuse
On the day the Chancellor announced a commitment to more funding to support domestic abuse victims and charities, an Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (Idva), trained by SafeLives, wrote about their experience helping victims of abuse and their children. It’s a really powerful piece, and shows just how important it is that services are maintained to help everyone affected by domestic abuse.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/ceri/violence-against-women_b_8637152.html
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By 2035 the number of cars on England’s roads is set to increase by 45% and traffic delays by 64%.
Four in 10 car journeys are less than 2 miles.
Driving less means less congested, more pleasant streets.
Half of our children are driven to school, yet the average school run for primary schools is just 1.5 miles.
Walking, cycling, scooting or skateboarding to school helps kids engage with their community, stay healthy and arrive alert and relaxed.
Driving less for families can mean more active, sociable lifestyles.
#DriveLessLiveMore
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3 in 10 Brits think making a partner account for all the money they spend is not abusive.
But it can be.
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1 in 10 British people don’t realise that domestic abuse can be more than physical violence.
But it can be.
#talkaboutabuse
Three in five people don’t realise that financial abuse can be domestic abuse.
But it can.
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One in four adults in England are obese and a further 37% are overweight.
Regular walking, jogging and cycling can help guard against asthma, depression, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and some cancer.
People who take the bus or train to work instead of driving have a lower BMI and a healthier bodyweight.
#DriveLessLiveMore
Nearly 10% of adults think its OK to slap or hit a partner if they have an affair.
It’s not. It’s domestic abuse.
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