Our Pledge: International Women's Day, 2025
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07 March 2025
Our Pledge for International Women's Day 2025.
Violence against Women and Girls is a significant concern.
•On average, one woman is killed by an abusive partner or ex every five days in England and Wales.
•93% of defendants in domestic abuse cases are male; 84% of victims are female.
•The police receive a domestic abuse-related call every 30 seconds. Yet it is estimated that less than 24% of domestic abuse crime is reported to the police.
•20% of children in the UK have lived with an adult perpetrating domestic abuse
We pledge to make sure that our Domestic Violence support is accessible and effective to our residents and customers.
To find out more about the support we offer please visit our page offering support and resources: Domestic Abuse - Origin Housing.
Signed: Carol Carter, CEO of Origin Housing (part of Places for People)