Legal aid shakeup hands lifeline to domestic violence victims Read more“Domestic abuse can happen to anyone,” said Phillips. “It is a complete fallacy that only a certain type of woman can become a victim of domestic abuse. “This is why it is so important for judges to understand the nature of domestic abuse and the impact on victims. “A domestic abuse perpetrator’s employment prospects should make no difference either. “People often think that it only happens in poor families on council estates, but the truth is that domestic violence affects women of all ages, classes and backgrounds.

Source: The Guardian March 27, 2017 16:19 UTC