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Domestic violence is up 6% on last year and it’s time Christians realised that this is happening in our churches
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Lauren Windle2021-11-30T10:30:00
Domestic abuse-related crimes in England and Wales increased by 6% on last year according to the Office of National Statistics figures released last week. Bekah Legg from domestic abuse survivor’s charity Restored UK, explained how the church can better support victims.
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