It’s well known that domestic abuse does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, gender-identity, disability, sexuality or religion. Whilst research shows that each year more than 2 million people, from all backgrounds, suffer some form of domestic abuse, society does not treat all survivors of abuse equally. In this episode, guests will be discussing the aims of this year’s 16 days of action against domestic abuse campaign and explore why an intersectional approach to domestic abuse is vital; highlighting the various barriers many marginalised groups and individuals face when trying to flee domestic abuse and access support. Host Anisha Patel is joined by guest co-host Sandra Chidavaenzi, Domestic Abuse Transformation Manager at Stonewater, as well as Nicola Lambe, Head of Domestic Abuse at Stonewater, Dr Hannana Siddiqui, Head of Policy, Research and Fundraising at Southall Black Sisters and Astrid Palmer, LGBTQ+ specialist at Victim Support.
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