Members of SignHealth’s Domestic Abuse Service have been nominated for the Roshni Birmingham Women of Impact 2025 Award! The shortlist was chosen based on inspiring impact and remarkable achievements.
The awards night will be held on Friday 28 November and we want to extend our congratulations and best wishes to all of the finalists.
Roshni was set up in 1979 and supports Black and minoritised communities affected by domestic abuse, including forced marriage and honour-based abuse.
SignHealth has information about forced marriage, honour-based abuse and more in our BSL Health Video Library.
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How Coercive Control Affects Deaf People
Coercive control is a pattern of behaviour used to dominate, isolate and control a partner. In deaf relationships, abuse can take forms that directly target communication and independence. One common tactic is withholding interpreters. An abusive partner may refuse to arrange an interpreter, discourage a deaf person from requesting one, or insist on speaking on…
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Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence in the deaf Community: Breaking Down Barriers
Domestic abuse and sexual violence can affect anyone, including deaf people. However, deaf survivors often face additional challenges when trying to access help and support. Communication barriers can make it harder to report abuse, contact emergency services, or access specialist support. In some cases, abusers exploit these barriers by controlling access to interpreters, communication devices,…
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Professionals Missing the Signs: Improving Responses to Deaf Victims of Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse and sexual violence can affect anyone, but deaf victims often face additional barriers when seeking help.
