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'Huge rise' in domestic violence victims at risk of losing children

There has been a "huge rise" in victims of domestic violence at risk of losing their children, according to new research by charity Family Rights group. It claims social services are more cautious because of high-profile child murders like Baby P.

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Rise in domestic abuse victims at risk of losing children

There has been a huge rise in the number of domestic violence victims facing the prospect of having their children put under child protection plans by social services, and having their children taken into care, new research by the Family Rights Group seen by ITV News has revealed.

Women are being "doubly victimised" by violent partners and then social services. Credit: PA Wire

The Family Rights Group says support for the adult victims is increasingly being eroded and women have very few, if any options as they are "doubly victimised" by their partners and social services.

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