My former husband may believe that when the restraining order ends, everything simply disappears. That the years of abuse, the criminal proceedings, the evidence, and the impact on my life can somehow be swept under the carpet, just as he and his family have always tried to do by presenting a very different picture to… Read More The End of a Restraining Order Is Not the End of the Story
One of the greatest sources of reassurance for me is knowing that my case is recorded within Spain’s VioGén system. The evidence I have provided—including statements, photographs, reports and other relevant information—forms part of the case information available to the authorities responsible for protecting victims of gender-based violence. This means that, if I ever need… Read More Why VioGén Gives Me Peace of Mind
it’s worth explaining that VioGén is far more than a police database. It is one of the world’s most comprehensive multi-agency risk assessment and victim protection systems, designed to ensure that victims do not “fall through the cracks” as they move through the criminal justice system. How VioGén Works When an incident of gender-based violence is reported—whether… Read More How VioGén Works
Country Disclosure Scheme Public Statistics Available England & Wales ✅ Clare’s Law (2014) Yes – annual national statistics published. Scotland ✅ Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland (2015) Yes – Police Scotland publishes application and disclosure figures. Northern Ireland ✅ Domestic Violence and Abuse Disclosure Scheme (2018) Limited public statistics. Republic of Ireland ❌ No… Read More Within Europe, the position is:
Here’s a comparison of the main domestic violence disclosure schemes currently operating internationally. Because each country records data differently, direct comparisons should be interpreted with caution. Country Scheme Latest Available Statistics England & Wales Clare’s Law (Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme) 2023–24: 19,934 Right to Know applications (9,057 disclosures – 45%); 38,678 Right to Ask applications (15,448 disclosures… Read More Understanding Domestic Violence Disclosure Statistics by Country
There are no global figures for Clare’s Law (the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme), because it is not an international programme. The scheme originated in England and Wales and has since been adopted in different forms in Scotland, Northern Ireland, parts of Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, but there is no worldwide databasecollecting comparable statistics. Each jurisdiction publishes data independently, if… Read More The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme)
The police already maintain a number of databases which will hold details of domestic abuse perpetrators, for example the Police National Computer, Police National Database and the ViSOR Dangerous Persons Database. The Home Office and the Ministry of Justice have jointly funded a project to create the new Multi-Agency Public Protection System (MAPPS) which will… Read More National “register” of domestic abuse perpetrators
When you’ve been living with prolonged stress, trauma, or abuse, constant exhaustion isn’t because you’re weak—it’s because your brain and body have been working overtime for months or even years. Here’s what is happening in the brain and nervous system: 1. Your Brain Is Constantly Scanning for Danger constantly transmit signals through brain networks involved in… Read More Your Brain Is Constantly Scanning for Danger
One of the first signs I noticed that I was truly healing wasn’t dramatic. It wasn’t a single breakthrough or a life-changing event. It was something much quieter. I stopped feeling exhausted all the time. For years, I lived as though I was running on empty. No matter how much I slept, I woke feeling… Read More When You Stop Feeling Constantly Exhausted
For years, I didn’t realise how deeply trauma had affected my sleep. I could fall asleep exhausted, yet wake feeling as though I hadn’t rested at all. My body slept, but my nervous system remained on guard, never quite believing it was safe enough to switch off completely. Many survivors of prolonged stress, domestic abuse,… Read More When Your Sleep Changes: A Quiet Sign Your Nervous System Is Healing
Trauma • Neuroscience • Emotional Intelligence • Women's Empowerment 