Browsing Tag: Domestic Violence

Why did Raja hurt me with his words, with his fist and leave me distrusting the world? However, over the course of years, I regained a stronger love for myself and my Guru.

Domestic violence is a tough thing to talk about, mostly because it is painful and sad. However, this silence can lead to problems. But, many people are working towards creating a safer environment for women, an environment where women feel empowered to speak up. One of those people is Wendy Aujla.

Knowledge is truly power. She was not allowed money, free communication with her family or travel. She was verbally and physically abused by her husband and his family. Desperate and near suicide she finally found the road to empowerment. Now she has an online business and hopes to go to college.

In May, the home affairs select committee advised that forced marriage should become a criminal offence. And when critics complain that few survivors will be willing to prosecute their families, Sanghera points to the leaps made in prosecuting domestic violence, and suggests victimless prosecutions...

A charity supporting victims of forced marriage and ‘honour-related’ violence is planning a campaign in Bradford to help professionals to spot signs of risk.

"To suffer is my karma, son," she whispers. "I will not let it be yours."