Emotional Abuse Archives

Why I felt that a book for victims involved in the family courts was necessary

Rachel Horman December 5, 2019 0

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Coercive Control and the case of Sally Challen

Rachel Horman February 27, 2019 0

The case of Sally Challen is being heard by the Court of Appeal today and I was asked about what the impact of a successful appeal would be by Emma […]

New Domestic Abuse Law – what it means

Rachel Horman December 7, 2015 2

I was delighted to hear the announcement at the weekend of the commencement date for the new laws around coercive control and domestic abuse. I was involved in the campaign […]

Don’t Ditch the Dash

Rachel Horman July 9, 2015 0

There has been much debate recently about the benefits of risk assessment tools in Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Honour Based Violence cases and whether risk assessment tools should be abandoned […]

Stalking – Victims are still failed at each stage of the Criminal Justice System #NSAW2015

Rachel Horman April 22, 2015 0

This week is National Stalking Awareness Week which was first started in 2011 by the Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service CEO Laura Richards. This year’s theme is “What is Stalking”. […]

New Domestic Violence Law – Good and Bad News

Rachel Horman January 29, 2015 0

I was very pleased to hear the announcement by Theresa May on 18 December 2014 confirming that the coalition Government would introduce a criminal offence of coercive control. This is […]

New law allows enforcement of protective orders across European Union

Rachel Horman January 21, 2015 0

Protective Orders such as Non Molestation Orders, Protection from Harassment Act Restraining orders or Forced Marriage Protection Orders are easily obtained in England and Wales and there are straight forward […]

New Domestic Violence Law – Woman’s Hour Interview

Rachel Horman December 23, 2014 0

The 18th December 2014 saw the announcement by the government that it would introduce legislation to create a criminal offence of Coercive Control and controlling behaviour. I have been involved […]

Coercive Control legislation is essential for domestic violence victims

Rachel Horman October 7, 2014 0

August 2014 saw the announcement by Teresa May that the government was to launch a consultation into whether there is a need for a criminal offence of coercive control in […]