Relate Press Releases
JAN 12 / Relate sees a 116 per cent increase in calls since festive period
January has seen Relate, the relationship support charity, experience a 116% increase* in calls to its helpline from people needing relationship support, compared to calls in December.
DEC 11 / Relate comment on domestic violence review released on 14 December 2011
“We welcome the government’s move to review the legal position and definition of domestic violence and abuse. It is crucial we recognise the broader reality - including emotional and psychological abuse as well as safeguarding the safety and rights of under 18s. However, government should not genderise this debate, men are also victims and abuse exists within same sex relationships.
NOV 11 / ‘Tis the season for.....arguments
New research* from the relationship experts, Relate, reveals that whilst Christmas is certainly a time for families, it can also be a time when tempers fray. Last year the charity saw a 35% increase in people looking for help in the first week in January alone**.
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AUG 11 / Relate urges people to get help sooner for their relationships
Research shows people waiting over two years before seeking expert help
Click here to find out more about seeking help sooner
JUL 11 / Relate Reveals the seven wonders of summer survival
Find out how to survive the summer with your family. Click here for more about the seven wonders of summer survival
JUL 11 / Relate Institute Lecture - Deidre Sanders shares 30 years of her mailbag Chaired by new Relate Patron, Professor Tanya Byron
Deidre Sanders, who has edited The Sun’s famous Dear Deidre agony aunt column for more than 30 years, speaks about families facing tough financial times at the Relate Institute Lecture on 14 July.
Click here for more about Deidre Sanders' speech
MAY 11 / Relate calls for statutory provision of counselling in schools
Relate, the counselling organisation, is calling for statutory provision of counselling services in primary and secondary schools across England. The national charity has today launched a report, which gives a worrying overview of the issues that an average class of 15 year olds face.
Click here for more and to read the report
MAR 11 / Rate of marriages continues to fall
Commenting on the marriage statistics released today, Jenny North, Head of Public Policy at Relate, said: “A continued fall in marriage rates and numbers is no great shock to Relate, but it is worrying. Research shows us that the aspiration to marry is still high amongst the younger generation of the UK1, but fewer and fewer are fulfilling that aspiration."
MAR 11 / Relate response to DfE funding announcement
Relate has responded to the announcement made by the Department for Education about Relate's future funding.
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FEB 11 / Relate responds to government announcement on mediation for separating couples
Relate has responded to the announcement made by the Minister of Justice on mediation for separating couples.
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