Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Tina’s story
October 20, 2020
October marks Domestic Violence awareness month which aims to unify both women and men who have unfortunately been victims of domestic violence.
Two women are killed a week by a current or former partner in England and Wales and in the year ending March 2019, approximately 1.6 million women experienced domestic abuse (Office for National Statistics, 2019).
As alarming as these stats may be, it is assumed that the figures are most likely a lot higher as many cases go unreported.
For the remainder of this month we will be sharing content throughout the communications bulletin all to help raise awareness around domestic violence.
Tina’s tragic story:
Tina was murdered by her partner in 2017.
Her partner had subjected her to years of abuse and controlling behaviour. He was jailed for life for a minimum of 24 years for her murder.
Tina’s sister Mandy wants to help other families avoid losing a loved one through domestic abuse.
We would like to thank Mandy for making an awareness raising film to help other families.
You can watch a video about Tina’s story below.
Our ED Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) service will support victims that come through ED. If colleagues from the wider hospital need any advice or support when dealing with a patient disclosure then please contact the safeguarding children team in the first instance.
Contact numbers:
- Safeguarding children team: 0121 507 2844
- Sarah Markland ED IDVA: 07989843233
- Rachana Chauhan: 07823336964