‘Stop Criminalising Survivors’

Films and Resources

According to government data, at least 57% of women in prison and under probation supervision are victims/survivors of domestic abuse. For many of these women, their experience of abuse is directly connected to their alleged offending.

Five victims/survivors of domestic abuse share their stories of criminalisation in a new series of short films launched today by the Centre for Women’s Justice. The films and accompanying five-minute briefings are intended to raise awareness about the need to prevent the unjust criminalisation of victims/survivors of domestic abuse and other forms of violence against women and girls, and the reforms needed to law, policy and practice to achieve this. Our intended audience includes politicians, policy makers and practitioners throughout the criminal justice system, as well as students and the general public.

Read the press release

Content warning: these films and resources contain descriptions of domestic abuse, sexual assault and other forms of violence which some viewers may find disturbing.

If you have been affected by any of the issues raised:

Call the 24hr National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247
Call the Samaritans free, any time from any phone, on 116 123
Access 24hr emotional support via text from Shout – text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258