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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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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.

Early Release Scheme 2026: What it means for deaf people

Early Release Scheme 2026: What it means for deaf people – deaf people should have equal access to information and support, whether they are a victim or an offender.

Technology, Safety and Vulnerability for deaf Survivors

Domestic abuse and sexual violence can affect anyone, but deaf victims often face additional barriers when seeking help.

MP Resignations

SignHealth thanks Jess Phillips MP and Alex Davies-Jones MP for their commitment to tackling violence against women and girls, and welcomes Natalie Fleet MP and Catherine Atkinson MP into their new roles. With deaf women experiencing twice the level of domestic abuse, and deaf children three times, compared to hearing people, there is an urgent need for inclusive, accessible and deaf-led support services.

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Tour: domestic abuse workshops and helpline launch

Free workshops across England including food and drinks. Please join us to find out more!

Bolton Deaf Society Domestic Abuse Workshops

Domestic abuse workshops with Bolton Deaf Society

SignHealth and Bolton Deaf Society partner to provide domestic abuse workshops for the community.

SignHealth’s Deaf Abuse Advice Helpline

SignHealth launches Deaf Abuse Advice a new domestic abuse and sexual violence helpline