The Christmas break for many was an opportunity to enjoy a rest from work, recharge away from the office and enjoy time with loved ones.
However, the stark reality for one in five people was the unwelcome gift of spending more time with their abuser.
For some employees, the sanctuary of work provides a safe space away from their abuser. When it comes to the festive period, and many businesses close down or run on heavily reduced teams, it can mean that they lose that opportunity to escape for a few hours every day from the person they fear the most.