Campaigners from the Joanna Simpson Foundation argue that the UK government’s new strategy to combat violence against women and girls neglects bereaved children and their carers, despite an estimated 2,000 children expected to lose a parent to domestic homicide in the next decade. Co-founder Diana Parkes CBE criticized the strategy for failing to address the needs of these vulnerable groups. The initiative includes measures like funding for schools to teach healthy relationships and a crackdown on online abuse, but advocates feel the overall investment is inadequate. The foundation emphasizes the urgent need for recognition and support for families affected by domestic violence.
