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Domestic abuse in Bedfordshire: Family and friends can help break the cycle

“Domestic abuse is an invisible crime as it happens in the home." In the final part of a three-part series on domestic abuse, Local Democracy Reporter, John Guinn speaks to Police...

Domestic abuse in Bedfordshire: It’s not easy to just walk away from an abuser

In the second of a three-part series on domestic abuse in Bedfordshire, Local Democracy Reporter, John Guinn highlights some of the myths around domestic abuse and how we can better understand...

Domestic abuse in Bedfordshire: 4,612 cases in the last 12 months

In the first part of a three-part series on domestic abuse, Local Democracy Reporter, John Guinn looks at domestic abuse across Bedfordshire and the work being done to get support...

New refuge in Bedford to support women fleeing domestic abuse

A new refuge in Bedford is providing a safe haven and providing "forward-thinking" support for women and their children, fleeing domestic abuse Bedford Borough Council has...

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