Violence against women takes many forms – physical, sexual, economic, verbal and psychological. Research conducted by People Opposing Women and Child Abuse (POWA) shows that domestic violence against women remains widespread and under reported and that victims of violence are not effectively supported by public services. Cornerstone Woman was founded, looking to address the heart of the problem by providing solutions for the whole family unit, bringing healing to broken situations. It is a non-profit organization that was established by a group of women, where status prevents women from approaching traditional abuse relief channels, under the presumption that their situation will be largely misunderstood

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