The Duchess of Cornwall attended a reception at Clarence House to mark the 15th anniversary of domestic abuse charity SafeLives on Wednesday
February 12, 2020 - 15:23 GMT Emily Nash The Duchess of Cornwall has told survivors of domestic violence how hearing their stories helped her to support someone she knows who was experiencing abuse. Camilla said she had been able to help someone who had opened up to her about their daughter's abusive relationship because she had learned about the issue from women who had survived it themselves.
Camilla, wearing a navy and cream pleated Fiona Clare dress, embraced Rachel, whose harrowing experience moved her to tears when they first met in 2016. She said of her conversation with the Duchess:"She said it opened her eyes and was saying to people with young girls in relationships, it's alright to talk about this. It's an issue that should be spoken about and we should be shining a spotlight on the perpetrators of abuse and saying it’s not alright and calling them out.
SafeLives' 15th anniversary coincides with the charity's Valentine’s Campaign, #ImASurvivor, which features Rachel and other survivors and celebrates their collective strength and resilience. The Duchess met SafeLives CEO Suzanne Jacob and the recently appointed Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Nicole Jacobs, as well as frontline staff and professionals who work in partnership with the UK-wide charity.
The Duchess of Cornwall has championed domestic abuse charities in the UK and overseas for more than a decade. She first heard about the work of SafeLives during a visit to the charity in 2016 and has continued to support them ever since.
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