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Rural abuse survivors urge better support, Wales weighs strategy

By Drooid · Oct 7, 2026, 2:58 AM UTC · How we work

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Tracy Lewis, a 48-year-old Welsh farmer, says her father abused her physically and emotionally on the farm.
She recalled being pulled out of bed by her hair at eight to help with lambing.
Rural domestic-abuse survivors, including Lewis, are urging governments to improve victim support.
The UK government says it is working to address rural abuse disparities.
The Welsh government says challenges will be considered in its next national strategy.

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Tracy Lewis, a 48-year-old Welsh farmer, says her father abused her physically and emotionally on the farm.
She recalled being pulled out of bed by her hair at eight to help with lambing.
Rural domestic-abuse survivors, including Lewis, are urging governments to improve victim support.
The UK government says it is working to address rural abuse disparities.
The Welsh government says challenges will be considered in its next national strategy.