According to the Crime Survey for England and Wales, an estimated 2.1 million people experienced domestic abuse in the year ending March 2023, with women being disproportionately affected. Over 1.4 million women and 751,000 men suffered abuse last year. However, it is alarming to note that less than 24% of these incidents are reported to the police, highlighting the significant underreporting of domestic violence, particularly against women, revealing a systemic issue in societal response to such crimes.
Refuge's research sheds light on the grim reality that, on average, one woman is killed by an abusive partner or former partner every five days in England and Wales. Additionally, they found that one in four women in England and Wales will experience domestic abuse during her lifetime. This staggering figure underlines the urgency of addressing domestic violence seriously and highlights the importance of campaigns like Brick by Brick, which aims to provide vital support and safe spaces for those suffering.
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