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Domestic abuse awareness initiatives launched in UK and US
During Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, legal and local government officials are highlighting the prevalence and support systems for victims of domestic and sexual violence.
In England and Wales, Office for National Statistics data indicates that approximately 3.8 million people aged 16 and older experienced domestic abuse in the year ending March 2025. This figure includes roughly 2.2 million women and 1.5 million men. Legal experts, including Richard Port MBE of mfg Solicitors, emphasize that abuse often extends beyond physical violence to include coercive control, economic abuse, and emotional manipulation.
In the United States, Clackamas County District Attorney John Wentworth has launched a 'Gold Standard' initiative to establish the region as a national model for victim services. The program aims to standardize training for law enforcement, paramedics, and prosecutors to ensure trauma-informed care. This effort follows reports that Clackamas County files domestic violence and sexual assault cases at approximately twice the national average.
Entities
Clackamas County · John Wentworth · Office for National Statistics · Richard Port MBE · mfg Solicitors
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] An estimated 3.8 million people aged 16 and over in England and Wales experienced domestic abuse in the year ending March 2025. hwchamber.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Of the domestic abuse victims in England and Wales, approximately 2.2 million were women and 1.5 million were men. hwchamber.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Clackamas County District Attorney John Wentworth aims to make the county a national leader in victim services through a 'Gold Standard' initiative. www.clackamas.us
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Clackamas County files domestic violence and sexual assault cases at roughly twice the national average. www.clackamas.us