Julie gave a thought-provoking talk and shared some of the every day harrowing tales of abuse she hears on a daily basis.
The latest speaker at Lockerbie and District Rotary Club was CEO of Dumfries & Stewartry Women’s Aid, Julie Chisholm.
Julie has been in the sector for almost 30 years and continues to meet daily with women going through trauma. It seems to signify a real breakdown in society with the incidents related by her being truly horrific. Demand for the service is always increasing and has grown significantly since the Covid pandemic. There is a worrying trend that more and more younger individuals are thinking that abuse is a natural response to some slight.
Security staff is available 24/7 and often women will say it is the first night’s sleep they have had. A safe house is crucial to the success of the centre in what is often a dangerous situation, and high-risk cases are often placed in Dumfries. The impact of abuse is raised by alcohol, drugs and mental health problems. There is also the more subtle effects of emotional and psychological abuse and Julie often meets women who feel they are made to feel that the abuse must have been their fault.
Dumfries Dumfries & Galloway Domestic Violence Drugs Lockerbie
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Stewartry return to winning waysThe victory sees the Blacks leapfrog Greenock in the league to go four points clear of the Fort Matilda side with a game in hand to play
Weiterlesen »
Stewartry Sports Awards shortlist unveiledJudges had a hard time deciding who will receive the prizes at Castle Douglas Golf Club on November 15
Weiterlesen »
Stewartry Birdwatchers will hear from the National Wildlife Crime UnitDumfries and Galloway is one of the worst areas in the UK for the persecution of birds of prey.
Weiterlesen »
Stewartry to remember the fallenServices and parades are planned across the district to mark Remembrance Sunday
Weiterlesen »
October was a busy month for Dumfries ASC swimmersDumfries ASC swimmers compete in a number of races at home and further afield, amassing a number of medals and PBs.
Weiterlesen »
October was a busy month for Dumfries ASC swimmersDumfries ASC swimmers compete in a number of races at home and further afield, amassing a number of medals and PBs.
Weiterlesen »