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Shock rise in domestic violence

January 12, 2012 12:14

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Marcus Dysch,

Marcus Dysch

1 min read

The number of Jewish women abused in their own homes has risen by a third in the past nine months, according to the charity Jewish Women's Aid.

Serious attacks, including cases of attempted murder and kidnap, have soared by more than 300 per cent since March last year.

The figures show a shocking increase since a call last March from leaders, including Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks, for the community to stop turning a blind eye and "wake up" to the threat of domestic violence.

JWA has seen an increase in demand from women across the country for its community support service and women's refuge. The youngest reported victim in the past nine months was a 16-year-old assaulted by her boyfriend, the oldest was 83, and last week an 80-year-old woman contacted the charity following an attack by a 91-year-old perpetrator.

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