Kimberley Harmer: Escaping domestic violence people can get out and the bruises fade – but the words don’t
Original published 10 September 2026 · Briefing prepared 2026-09-12
Kimberley Harmer argues in ConservativeHome that discussion of prisoner release must account for the continuing fear experienced by domestic-abuse survivors. She distinguishes physical recovery from the enduring effects of coercion and intimidation. The article is a policy argument informed by her casework and advisory roles, not individual safety or legal advice.
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