“It sounds like someone throwing things against the wall, and they hear a woman scream.”
Name: Maggie Wardle
Killed: Aged 19
USA
There are big social differences and here, as in the rest of the world, social problems cause violence. Poverty levels have increased with the financial crisis and there are reasons to believe that this will lead to more violence in close relationships.
View details “It sounds like someone throwing things against the wall, and they hear a woman scream.”
“No money, no food for the children, no diapers – just six children and another on the way.”
Name: Tanya
Age: 44
“Singing was associated with the suffering, the violence and the fear.”
Name: Vanessa
Age: 33
“What’s wrong with me, choosing a man like that?”
Name: Cathy and Michael
Age: 39 and 19
“My abusers will win if I don’t make something of my life.”
Name: Nicole
Age: 63
“He wanted my nine-year-old to be awake and to watch.”
Name: Lucille
Age: 46
“We had no idea of the dangerous life our daughter led. Now we want to warn other people.”
Who: Marta and Rick Omilian
What: Manage the Remembering Maggie Fund, which spreads information about violence among young people and agitates against the US liberal weapons legislation.
“It annoys me that people keep asking ‘Why doesn’t she leave?’ People seem to want to lay the blame on the woman, when the only valid question is - Why does he hit her?”
Who: Sara Brammer
What: Psychologist who treats violent men.
Police, food vouchers and child therapy in the same building.
Who: Family Justice Centre
What: Has gathered all forms of support for victims of violence in close relationships under one roof: a One Stop Shop.
“Have you got any children he knows aren’t his? Does he spy on you, or leave threatening messages?”
Who: Family Crimes Division, Department of Police
What: Prioritise cases of violence against women.