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CPS: 80% Police-Referred Domestic Abuse Cases Charged

7/18/2026

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CPS reports four of every five police-referred domestic-abuse cases lead to charges.
Olivia Rose, CPS National Stalking Lead, says prosecutors see coercive control, emotional-blackmail and self-harm threats.
She urges victims to speak out, promising they will be taken seriously.
The CPS works with police and women’s charities and advises those at risk to call 999, dial 101, or use the Domestic Abuse Helpline (0808 2000 247) or Live Fear Free helpline (0808 80 10 800).

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CPS reports four of every five police-referred domestic-abuse cases lead to charges.
Olivia Rose, CPS National Stalking Lead, says prosecutors see coercive control, emotional-blackmail and self-harm threats.
She urges victims to speak out, promising they will be taken seriously.
The CPS works with police and women’s charities and advises those at risk to call 999, dial 101, or use the Domestic Abuse Helpline (0808 2000 247) or Live Fear Free helpline (0808 80 10 800).