Domestic Abuse, Stalking & System Failure: Why Victims Aren’t Safe
Domestic abuse, coercive control and stalking are not rare — they are lived experiences for millions across the UK. Yet every day, victims are dismissed, disbelieved, minimised, or left unprotected by the very systems designed to keep them safe.
In this video, we break down the real patterns of abuse, the psychology behind coercive control, and the failures within policing, social services and the family courts that leave victims and children at risk.
You will learn:
• What coercive control really looks like
• How abusers use fear, silence, and manipulation to maintain power
• Why stalking is a key indicator in homicide cases
• How victims are failed by police “no further action” decisions
• Why family courts often ignore risk and reward perpetrators
• What needs to change — urgently
This is not just an overview of domestic abuse.
It is a call to action, a warning, and a truth victims live with every day.
If the system worked, 1VAA wouldn’t need to exist.
Until it does, we will continue to speak the truth — loudly, clearly, and without apology.
How 1VAA Supports You
Specialist Advocacy & Case Support
We stand beside victims who are being silenced, ignored, or blamed.
Our advocacy includes:
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Support at key meetings
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Guidance through safeguarding processes
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Help communicating with agencies
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Challenge of unsafe or unlawful decisions
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Clear advice grounded in law and evidence
Victims deserve support from people who genuinely understand abuse — and the systems that often fail to respond to it.
Social Services Support
For many families, social services involvement is overwhelming, frightening, and often mishandled.
We help by:
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Preparing families for meetings
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Attending meetings (in person or remote)
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Ensuring communications are lawful and recorded
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Challenging inaccurate assessments
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Ensuring evidence is considered
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Providing support when parents are wrongly blamed
Our goal is to ensure social care works with families, not against them.
Emergency Relocation & Crisis Support
When victims must escape immediately, we help them move safely.
Support may include:
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Finding safer accommodation
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Coordinating with support organisations
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Advising on safeguarding risks
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Helping secure essentials
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Guiding the transition into a new area
Safety comes first — always.
Evidence Building & Legal Preparation
We help create the evidence needed to protect victims and children.
Our support includes:
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Case chronologies
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Pattern-of-abuse timelines
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Statement assistance
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Bundle preparation
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Safeguarding reports
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Evidence review and analysis
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Rebuilding cases closed as “no further action”
When the truth is buried, we help uncover it.
Police Escalation & Accountability
We assist with:
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Reopening “no further action” cases
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Formal escalation to senior command
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Complaint pathways
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Evidence submission
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Clarifying risk indicators
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Challenging failures around stalking, DA, and coercive control
Victims shouldn’t have to fight alone for a lawful investigation.
Therapy & Trauma Support
Abuse leaves deep emotional and psychological wounds.
We connect victims and families with:
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Trauma-informed therapists
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Child psychologists
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Domestic abuse specialists
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C-PTSD professionals
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Long-term support options
Healing starts with understanding and safety.
Safeguarding & Child Protection Intervention
Children must be protected — not placed at risk due to misunderstanding or minimisation of abuse.
We support families with:
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Risk assessments
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Child-safety planning
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Challenging unsafe contact
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Escalating failures within children’s services
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Support for disclosures
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Assistance where professionals misinterpret coercive control
We protect children when professionals don’t.
Legal Referrals & Representation Support
We work with trusted solicitors and barristers who understand domestic abuse and coercive control.
We help survivors:
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Find the right legal representation
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Understand the legal process
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Prepare evidence
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Communicate effectively with their legal team
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Navigate the complexity of family and criminal law
Strong legal support can be life-changing — literally.
Working with Partner Organisations
1VAA does not work alone.
We collaborate with:
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Charities
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Legal groups
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Advocacy partners
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Community organisations
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Professionals specialising in trauma, safeguarding, and law
Together, we create safer outcomes for victims and children.
Support Packages Designed for Real Cases
Essential Support - For early-stage cases or those needing simple, immediate support.
- Initial Case Consultation (30 minutes)
- Guidance on next steps & risks
- Signposting to emergency resources
- Safety-planning checklist (digital)
- Eligibility check for pro-bono support
- Perfect for : Victims or parents needing urgent advice or support understanding what to do next.
Case Builder - For people preparing to make an application or trying to understand their case.
- 60-minute full case review
- Short document review (up to 30 pages)
- Basic Evidence Chronology
- Form completion for ONE form (C100 OR C1A OR C79 etc)
- Template wording for safeguarding concerns
- Email summary + action plan
- Perfect for:
Parents preparing for social services, police escalation, or early family court stages.
Legal Preparation & Evidence - For cases needing structured, professional evidence-building and court-ready documents.
- 90-minute case analysis with advocate
- Detailed Evidence & Pattern Report
- Full chronology of events
- Assistance completing TWO court forms
- Review up to 100 pages of evidence
- Drafting 1 letter for safeguarding / police / school
- Hearing preparation session (30 mins)
- Priority email support
- Perfect for:
Families facing unsafe contact, ignored disclosures, or social services involvement.
Full Court Support (Popular) - For those preparing for court hearings or facing complex safeguarding failures.
- All items from Package 3
- Hearing strategy meeting (60 mins)
- Court Attendance: HALF DAY (advocate support)
- Escalation letter to police, social services or CAFCASS
- Evidence bundle assembly (digital)
- Statement polishing & structure review
- Partner-agency liaison (school, GP, IDVA etc)
- Priority case management for 30 days
- Perfect for:
Severe cases with police failures, unsafe court orders, stalking, coercive control or repeated system abandonment.
Additional Support Services
A range of optional, specialist services you can add to your package whenever you need extra help.
Clear, flexible, and designed to support every stage of your case.
| Service | Estimated Time | Fixed Cost | Action |
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| Additional Form Completion (Any Family Court Form) | 60 mins | £100 | Buy Now |
| Detailed Safeguarding Report (for Court / Social Care) | 180 mins | £300 | Buy Now |
| Police Escalation Letter (Urgent Risk Concerns) | 60 mins | £100 | Buy Now |
| Social Services / School Meeting Attendance | 120 mins | £200 | Buy Now |
| Court Attendance – Half Day | 4 hours | £400 | Buy Now |
| Court Attendance – Full Day | 8 hours | £800 | Buy Now |
| Solicitor Case Review (Complex or High-Risk Cases) | 60 mins | £200 | Buy Now |
| Barrister Legal Opinion (Written or Video Conference) | 60 mins | £400 | Buy Now |
| Expert Witness Coordination (Psychologists / Risk Assessors) | 90 mins | £150 | Buy Now |
| Evidence Bundle Compilation (Indexed, Paginated, Court-Ready) | 120 mins | £200 | Buy Now |
| Monthly Retainer – 4 Hours Priority Support | — | £400 | Buy Now |
Please read our full Terms and Conditions before purchasing any support service. By booking with 1VAA, you confirm that you understand we provide non-legal advocacy and support, and that any legal advice is delivered only by regulated solicitors or barristers instructed on your behalf. Our Terms and Conditions, including our complaints process, are available here:
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I came to 1VAA when I had lost all hope. Social services weren’t listening, the police closed my case without investigation, and the family court process was overwhelming. The team didn’t just support me — they rebuilt my case from scratch. They helped me understand the documents, prepared my evidence, and attended meetings with me so I wasn’t alone. 1VAA changed the entire outcome for my child. I will forever be grateful for their compassion, knowledge and fight.
, Mother & Litigant in PersonWorking alongside 1VAA has shown me what true victim-centred advocacy looks like. Their ability to identify safeguarding failures, reconstruct timelines, and challenge unsafe professional decisions is exceptional. Every survivor they refer arrives with clearer evidence, stronger risk assessments, and emotional support already in place. They are raising the standard nationwide — and many agencies could learn from their model.
, Clinical Trauma Specialist & Partner OrganisationI regularly work with clients supported by 1VAA, and the difference is remarkable. Their case preparation is meticulous, the chronology work is outstanding, and victims arrive informed and empowered rather than confused and frightened. Their involvement improves legal outcomes and reduces risk significantly. For any solicitor dealing with domestic abuse or safeguarding cases, partnering with 1VAA makes the entire process more efficient, ethical and effective.
, Family Law Solicitor & Professional Partner