“The Court sees examples of domestic violence and abuse on an all too frequent basis and this ranges from actual assaults to coercive and financial control. The adverse effects on children of living in such an environment can also be profound and lasting. It is essential that there is a place of refuge and re-building available to victims and this, together with outreach, education and counselling is FREEDA’s (formerly Jersey Women’s Refuge) reason for being. The work that it does in this area meets a real need in our society. I am delighted to be a Patron of this incredible charity.”
