Hidden Hurt
Violence, abuse and disadvantage in the lives of women
Analysis of the experiences of women who face violence and abuse commissioned by Agenda, the Alliance for women and girls at risk.
The report provides evidence that women who experience the most extensive abuse and violence (both as children and adults) are more likely to face other adverse circumstances in their lives such as poor mental and physical health, disability, and substance misuse, poverty, debt, poor housing, and homelessness.
Written by Sara Scott & Sally McManus