29/05/2026
As we come to the end of a cracking week of weather and May half term comes to an end, are you thinking ahead to the Summer?
Are you dreading the thought of spending time out of a routine and away from your support network?
Although the summer holidays seem a way off, at this time of year we often see an increase in domestic abuse that has been fuelled by money worries, excessive alcohol consumption and spending longer periods of time together – and by the very nature of children spending more time at home during the holidays, they are at much greater risk of experiencing or witnessing domestic abuse.
If you're worried about domestic abuse for yourself or a loved one, make sure you seek help sooner rather than later. Domestic abuse can be difficult to recognise and hard to talk about, so it is important that people are informed so that they are able to recognise abusive relationships and behaviours.
Read our latest blog on the different types of domestic abuse and how they can impact yours and your children's lives.
https://sldas.org.uk/blog/dreading-another-summer-of-silence/
Help is always available.
