Experts note coercive and controlling behavior is often manipulative and unseen, with isolating effects and recognition difficulty.

The Queen is urged to raise awareness, with praise for survivors’ courage and the power of their testimonies to drive action.

Thames Valley Police reported progress in discussions with specialist prosecutors about allegations involving confidential reports and Epstein, signaling swift investigative momentum.

During the tour, the Queen viewed the emergency call room, location-mapping screens, and call guidance scripts, while a training audio underscored keeping victims safe and calm.

Parliament member Jess Phillips highlighted the historic shift in royal advocacy against rape and domestic violence across generations.

The Queen’s 2024 ITV documentary is cited, emphasizing raising awareness of domestic abuse and the need for ongoing discussion and action.

The visit sits within broader royal-era coverage of Prince Andrew and Epstein-related inquiries, with Buckingham Palace signaling support for police inquiries and the King expressing concern for abuse victims.

The Queen Consort visited Avon and Somerset Police headquarters to learn how the force tackles sexual abuse and domestic violence, including interactions with a survivor group and a look at the Bluestone RASSO investigation model rolled out nationally under Operation Soteria to better center the perpetrator and support victims.

She heard how Baker’s network supports colleagues experiencing abuse after a video about her own abuse prompted 130 co-workers to come forward.

Call handler Jasmine Cox outlined the training, the process for gathering information, and the 55 alert that can be pressed when a caller cannot speak freely.

Miss Cox shared a thank-you note from a survivor who could not vocalize her address, illustrating the impact of emergency communications.

The piece notes Camilla’s long-standing support for survivors of sexual violence and recalls a past incident where she reportedly fought off a train attacker as a teenager.