More mothers killed by sons than by strangers
Summary
More women in 2022 were killed by their sons than by strangers, according to a report by Femicide Census. The report highlights issues with the lack of support available for mothers facing violence from their children. The UK government aims to reduce violence against women by half in the next decade.Key Facts
- In 2022, 12 women were killed by their sons, while 11 were killed by strangers.
- The Femicide Census report shows most women were killed by a partner, spouse, or former partner.
- A mother from the Midlands described ongoing violence from her son starting when he was 12.
- Social services and police were reportedly unhelpful to this mother and her partner.
- Their son, who was described as autistic, was eventually taken into care.
- The report notes many instances of non-fatal violence against mothers go unrecognized.
- The UK government plans to reduce violence against women by 50% in ten years.
- Minister Jess Phillips called the scale of the issue a "national emergency."
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