A REFUGE dealing with growing levels of domestic abuse across Dudley has been given a welcome boost.
"Lockdown creates the perfect environment for abusers to control their victims,” said Anna Walsh, CEO of the Churches Housing Association Of Dudley and District (CHADD) whose refuge offers safety for 900 people each year, mostly women and children.
West Midlands police recorded 1250 incidences of domestic abuse over the Christmas week, a 60% per cent increase on the previous year.
“The increases in reported incidences shows that people are desperate to escape what could months or years of abuse,” said Anna.
"The donations we get from people who live and work locally help provide clothing, essential toiletries, bedding, towels and food parcels for women who arrive at our Refuge".