1 in 4 women will experience domestic abuse during their lifetime. 

1 in 6 children will experience childhood trauma as a result of domestic abuse. 

1 in 10 men will experience domestic abuse at some point in their life.

The above figures only reflect the cases that are reported. Many aren't, due to the lack of understanding, support and validation from current professional services. It takes approximately 7 attempts before a victim finally leaves their abuser, and when they do the abuse then escalates. This is due to the perpetrator feeling that they're 'loosing their control'. It is at this stage, the victim and her children are classed as 'high risk' by professional services.

In  these cases of 'high risk' domestic abuse/violence , why is it that the victim is the one who is treated like the criminal?

• it is the VICTIM who is taken away from any existing support network they may have
• it is the VICTIM who is moved into a 'refuge' with little or no property and belongings
• it is the VICTIM who is made to experience the trauma of uprooting their life, while already suffering trauma from the abusive relationship
• it is the VICTIMS (children) who are made to leave their schools and peer groups, often the only consistent and stable thing they know.

So after the trauma and suffering within an abusive relationship, the victim and their children are expected to then go through the traumatic experience of escaping, hiding and rebuilding their life with very little professional help, support and understanding. 

Attempting to handle the problem of domestic abuse in this way is wrong. The current model is costly to both public services and the mental health and wellbeing of the victims involved. 

This is why Resolute women's support group are campaigning for UK Parliament to initiate and enforce the introduction of a 'Tag & App' system for DA/DV perpetrators, minimising further trauma to the VICTIM.

The 'Tag & App' system would work by a tagging device being placed on the perpetrator, whilst an app is also installed into the victims mobile device. This would  alert the victim if the abuser was to enter a specified proximity around them. This alert would give the victim time to ensure that they and their children are safe and supported until Police are able to intervene. This system would also provide the evidence required if an abuser breaches their conditions or commits a criminal offence. 

This system would also very much reduce the victims anxiety;

Security that the same colour car driving up & down the street is not the perpetrator

Security that the person walking towards them in the same coat  is not the perpetrator.

Security that their children are safe in school without worry of the perpetrators actions.

Why should a victim of domestic abuse be restricted from freedom, after working so hard to finally break free?

Please sign our petition and help the victims of domestic abuse feel safe in their own home, and life, once again.

Thank you, 

Resolute women's support services