Violence against women at epidemic levels

Violence against women and girls in England and Wales has risen by almost 40 per cent in recent years, according to figures published in a new report. Law enforcement authorities are calling for more action to crack down on the spread of misogynistic content online. According to them, the spread of contempt and hatred towards women on social media is encouraging the increase in cases of violence against them. In Britain, violence against women and girls has reached “epidemic levels”, as described by police authorities. According to a recent report by the National Council of Police Chiefs and the College of Policing, at least 1 in every 12 women are victims of crimes such as sexual violence, rape, stalking and harassment. From 2022-2023, every day, 3,000 cases of violent crime against girls and women were recorded in England and Wales, accounting for 20 percent of all reported cases of criminal acts. These data show that about 1 million violent crimes against women were recorded in one year, but the real figure may be double, considering that many women do not report to the police. Some women, like Rachel, who is taking Jiu Jitsu self-defense classes, are finding ways to fight …

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