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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jemma Crew

Travel and childcare costs ‘stopping domestic abuse victims getting to court’

PA Wire

The cost-of-living crisis is increasingly being used as justification for domestic abuse while some victims are unable to afford to get to court to obtain protection, a charity has warned.

Financial pressures mean some victims who are seeking civil protection orders to keep them safe cannot afford to travel to court or arrange childcare so they can attend, Domestic Violence Assist said.

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