Sistah Space’s call for mandatory training in UK backed by Michaela Coel, FKA twigs and Women’s Equality party

The actor and writer Michaela Coel, the singer FKA twigs and the Women’s Equality party are among those backing calls to introduce mandatory training for police and agencies supporting black women who are victims of domestic abuse.

A video campaign that launched on Wednesday highlights how black women are at increased risk of being left with their abusers after police are called due to an incident of violence.

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