Victims of Violence

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"Joan set up the charity Victims of Violence in 1976 and over the years she helped twelve thousand victims, raised two million pounds and opened the first shelters for victims in the country. The support she received was unbelievable, a sign that there were many people as concerned as she was. She was forthright and unafraid to speak out, for she was the one to see the black eyes, broken bones and shattered spirits. She attracted media attention, public recognition and honours for her work, but her many trips to the House of Commons bore no fruit, for to some she remained an irritation. This is her story of courage and compassion in the face of adversity."--BOOK JACKET.