This conference heard from speakers including Rt. Hon Harriet Harman QC MP, Leader of the House of Commons and Minister for Women and Sandra Horley OBE, Chief Executive of Refuge. Every week 2 women die because of domestic violence, and every day millions more are affected. Statistics show that 1 in 4 women will be a victim of domestic violence, and a recent survey showing that 42% of young people aged 16-20 know girls who have been hit by their boyfriends.