This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Education Safeguarding Professional, Zarine Power for the attention of all schools.
Domestic abuse
Refuge has published a news story on domestic abuse experienced by young women and girls aged 16 – 25. Data from its support service found that in 2024-2025 there were increases in domestic abuse, particularly involving psychological abuse, coercive control and physical violence, amongst this cohort. Refuge calls for improved domestic abuse education in schools.
Read the Refuge news story: Refuge reports rise in violent threats and strangulation among young people