7 in 10 victims of domestic violence in Dorset - saw their abuser punished for what they did last year...

The Wessex Crown Prosecution service say in the 12 months to April - more than 640 people either admitted abusing their partner - or were convicted after a trial...

But they're worried many victims are still too afraid to come forward..

This woman who doesn't want to be named, says it can be very difficult to escape:

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