http://www.opendemocracy.net/blog/5050/map_of_gaps_the_postcode_lottery_in_violence_against_women_support_services Comments for "Map of Gaps: The postcode lottery in violence against women support services , " en http://www.opendemocracy.net/blog/5050/map_of_gaps_the_postcode_lottery_in_violence_against_women_support_services <p> <strong><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2255/2061536333_7d884d3390_o_d.jpg" alt="" /></strong> </p> <p> <strong>by Holly Dustin</strong> </p> <p> Ever thought what would happen if a female friend, family member or work colleague was raped or in an abusive relationship? We all know about the appallingly low conviction rates for these offences but at least women can get the support they need, right? Wrong. Specialised provision, such as Rape Crisis Centres and domestic violence refuges, are patchy in most parts of the country and in some places non-existent. Yet these are vital services that help women reach immediate safety, support them through the justice system and help them move on with their lives. </p>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.opendemocracy.net/blog/5050/map_of_gaps_the_postcode_lottery_in_violence_against_women_support_services" class="read-more" title="Read the rest of this posting.">Read the rest of this post...</a><p><a href="http://www.opendemocracy.net/blog/5050/map_of_gaps_the_postcode_lottery_in_violence_against_women_support_services">read more</a></p> http://www.opendemocracy.net/blog/5050/map_of_gaps_the_postcode_lottery_in_violence_against_women_support_services#comment 16 days against gender violence 5050 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:28:32 +0000 35162 at http://www.opendemocracy.net