BBC Radio 4 Women's Hour, discussing findings with Jane Garvey that 'Mothers are the driving force in Honour Based Abuse Crime.'

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Mothers are the “driving force” in honour based abuse crime, perpetrating in 64% (49/76) of all cases involving women.
Mothers inflict violence on pregnant daughters and induce abortion.
Whether mothers are ‘perpetrators’ or secondary ‘victims’ acting under duress is explored.
Police are influenced by victims who consider mothers as secondary victims.
Police underreport female perpetration which adversely impacts on child safeguarding.

Period	15 Mar 2017
Held at	BBC Radio 4 Womens Hour (Guest), United Kingdom
Degree of Recognition	National