Sara's story of domestic violence - "I ended up in A&E"

Hear Sara (not her real name) talk about her horrific experience of domestic violence and how local charity Rise literally saved her life. This comes as the city marks 16 Days of Action to End Violence against Women and Girls. More than 16,000 women experienced domestic violence and abuse, sexual assault or stalking in Brighton & Hove last year. The individual, economic and social cost to the city of domestic and sexual violence and abuse alone is estimated to be £143 million per annum. Events marking the 16 Days include the “Reclaim the Night” organised march through the city, a “Living Library” where you can meet ordinary people affected by domestic abuse and hear their stories, a public meeting highlighting the links between media sexism and the attitudes that underpin violence and discrimination against women and girls, as well as Charity Chuckle comedy night to Stand Up to End Violence Against Women at Komedia. #16days