Coronation Street has joined forces with Women’s Aid to highlight the help available to those in danger from domestic abuse during the coronavirus lockdown.
An video featuring past and present stars of the ITV soap has been released online aimed at those who are at risk. One of the cast speaking in the video is Shelley King who plays Yasmeen Metcalfe, whose coercive control has been horrifying viewers.
Millions of viewers have seen Yasmeen being manipulated and bullied by her husband Geoff, and for many her situation is all too familiar.
With the nation being asked to stay at home and stay safe under COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, for many this is the least safe option as they find themselves trapped in lockdown with their