Ever since I have worked in the Domestic Abuse sector, it has always been the case that Christmas time is generally very quiet at work. Whether you work in a voluntary domestic abuse organisation or a statutory agency, this tends to be the case. But it is not the case that the abuse is not happening more. Invariably, it is! But victims of domestic abuse will not feel able to report the abuse to the police, social services, or the many other organisations and agencies out there that can offer support and advice. Yet, come the New Year, we can always be sure that we will be run off our feet. I have always called it the ‘mass exodus’ - the calm before the storm!
Brilliant and informative Blog Sharon.