Sarah Harte: It’s not just about the bruises — domestic abuse takes many forms

Paul Moody's trial shows us that perpetrators of abuse are everywhere — and may seem to be  'well-liked, funny, and charming'

Paul Moody was ‘funny and charming’ at the start of his relationship with his victim. Picture: Collins Courts

You will have seen the grim headlines this week. You may have been unable to stomach reading the details. 

You may have heard snatches on the radio and turned it off because you couldn’t face listening to yet another case where a woman was violently abused.