Background

From petition

While the offender was provided with professional assistance such as legal representation, guidance and therapy, the victim was left to navigate this traumatic situation on her own. Even after all the abuse she endured, he was still accommodated for everything he wanted and needed. This is not just her story; it’s the reality for many victims who are left feeling unsupported by a system that seems more invested in rehabilitating offenders than aiding those they have harmed. I feel like I have got 0 justice. 

Statistics for the UK say 1 in 5 adults experience Domestic Abuse during their lifetime. This equates to: 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6-7 men. In 2023, 2.4 million adults were victims (1.7 million women and 699,000 men) Yet despite these staggering numbers, there is no mandated provision of support services for victims comparable to what offenders receive.