| Summary: Guide for black and minority ethnic (BME) women and children, providing information and advice on escaping domestic violence. It contains information on what constitutes abuse, including sexual violence from a spouse, forced marriage, dowry abuse, female genital mutilation, and ‘honour’ based violence. It also provides advice on how to report domestic violence. Also provides advice for women who have entered the UK as a spouse, unmarried partner or civil partner of a British Citizen, or non-citizen who is settled in the UK, and whose relationship has broken down as a result of domestic violence. Includes a list of agencies who are able to provide further help and information. |