Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) refers to a range of actions that harm, or cause suffering and indignity to, women and children. These include (but are not limited to) physical, sexual and psychological violence in the family, general community or institutions; sexual harassment and intimidation at work and in public; commercial sexual exploitation; and so called 'honour based' violence, including dowry-related violence, female genital mutilation, forced and child marriages and 'honour' crimes.
This one-page briefing highlights the main learning points from the case of Ms A., an 87 year-old woman. Concerns in this case related to domestic abuse, coercive control, professional curiosity, and mental capacity. The briefing can be used by other areas to reflect on their own practice.
