... the facts that domestic crime is prevalent in many different societies, cultures and family structures. The Home Office statistics show that men and women feel much more unsafe on the streets rather than in their own home. The statistics on domestic violence show that 16% of crime is domestic. The victims are subjected to repeat assaults, on average it will take 35 assaults before a victim will call the police or for ask help. Two women die a week in relation to domestic crime. (Home Office, 2005). These results show that there is a serious need to start taking crime within the private sphere much more seriously. New legislation has helped to protect victims and encouraged more to come forward and report crimes. The Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act (2004) is expected to be implemented this April, 2005. This act will increase protection and help to support victims and witnesses. Women ...

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