BBC HomeExplore the BBC
This page has been archived and is no longer updated. Find out more about page archiving.


Accessibility help
Text only
BBC Homepage
BBC Radio
Woman's Hour - Weekdays 10-11am, Saturdays 4-5pm
Listen online to Radio 4


Contact Us

Like this page?
Send it to a friend!

socialarchive
The Sun's Domestic Violence CampaignThursday 25 September 2003
The Sun's Domestic Violence Campaign "Expose the wife beating brutes" thundered The Sun headline on Monday as it launched its campaign against domestic violence.

The paper said their aim of raising money for the charity Refuge justified their publication of photographs of convicted offenders alongside the details of their crimes. Now other domestic violence charities are reporting calls from women who fear the "name and shame campaign" will lead to further violence by enraged men.
So should men who carry out crimes against their partners be exposed in such a way? And what are the implications for these women when the men are released from prison?
Sharon Waugh from Women's Aid and Sharon Hendry, Woman's Editor at The Sun discuss whether The Sun are being irresponsible or merely speaking out about a crime that is all too often hidden.

BBCi Crime Support: Help & Advice on Domestic Violence
BBCi News: Row over 'naming and shaming'
Woman's Hour: Domestic Violence Bill
Woman's Hour: Hitting Home - Domestic Violence Special


Disclaimer
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites.
Recent items about Society
23 March 2010: Teen mums
More items in the Society Archive
Listen
Listen now to the latest Woman's Hour
Listen Now
Latest programme
Listen again to previous programmes
Listen Again
Previous programmes

Retired? Downsizing? Moving home to be nearer the kids?

We'd like to hear your stories about moving house

Image: Find out how more about the Woman's Hour podcast
Podcast
More about Woman's Hour podcasts
News image




About the BBC | Help | Terms of Use | Privacy & Cookies Policy