Marcia Chapman, the tireless advocate for women fleeing violence, dies after illness

Marcia Chapman, the long-serving advocate and Jenny's Place stalwart who dedicated her life to helping women and children escape violence, has died after a battle with chronic illness. Picture supplied

Marcia Chapman, a cornerstone of the domestic violence refuge Jenny's Place and one of its longest-serving and fiercest advocates, died Saturday, July 20, after a battle with chronic illness.

Ms Chapman had spent more than three decades advocating for and helping to save women and children fleeing domestic violence.