Oasis Women's Refuge

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		There were 570,000 recorded incidents of domestic violence last year and 80% of victims were women. (Sir Ian Blair, Deputy Commissioner. The Sun Newspaper 2004)
		The most likely time for police to receive calls relating to domestic violence incidents is between 10pm and 2am. (Stanko - Cosmopolitan October 2002)
		In 9 out of 10 cases of domestic violence children are in the same, or adjacent room. (The Guardian Newspaper December 2000)
		In the UK 2 women are murdered each week by their partner or ex partner. (The British Crime Survey: England and Wales. London Home Office 2000)
		Domestic violence is a common experience in children's lives. Research based estimates suggest between 2 and 4 children in any class of 30 will currently be living in homes where domestic violence occurs. (See, Hear, Speak Out - Sheffield DV Forum 2001)
		1 in 4 women will suffer domestic violence at some point in their life. (DV - A Health Care Issue London BMA 1998)
		The national incidence of violent crime is 11.35 per 1000 population and the level in Thanet is 24% above national average. (Community Safety Strategy. Thanet District Council 2002-2005)
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