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A Dedicated Liaison Officer Is Not the Same as a Voice in the Courtroom
ByTWR Times 30 September 202630 September 2026

A liaison officer helps a woman understand what’s happening to her case. Our proposed courtroom assessor helps the court understand what’s happening to her. Here’s the difference, and why it matters.

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Reporting Domestic Abuse to Police: What Actually Happens
ByTWR Times 18 September 202615 October 2026

Not every report leads to an arrest, and not every arrest leads to a charge, and that gap isn’t a reflection of whether what happened to you mattered. Here’s what actually happens when you report, and what you’re entitled to ask for.

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