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Joint drive to curb domestic violence
Reporter: DAWN MARSDEN
Date online: 11 June 2010
POLICE have joined forces with the National Centre for Domestic Violence to get justice for victims.
It is hoped the partnership will help victims of domestic abuse obtain civil injunctions against their partner.
Assistant Chief Constable Terry Sweeney, GMP’s lead officer on domestic abuse, said: “There are a number of services already available to support victims through the civil process but our partnership with the NCDV will provide an additional outlet for those in need to turn to.
“The NCDV can help by providing free legal advice and will liaise on behalf of the victim, with a number of approved solicitors.”
The NCDV, which launches in the region today, is a telephone-based service that offers anyone access to fast and free legal advice and support 24-hours a day.
Since its introduction, it has obtained more than 35,000 injunctions and has been launched in partnership with 19 police forces across the country.
ACC Sweeney added: “With the start of the World Cup only days away, we anticipate a rise in domestic abuse incidents.
“Therefore, as well as the partnership with the NCDV, we have already launched a campaign with the 10 local authorities, the Domestic Abuse Helpline and the Greater Manchester Public Health Network to urge victims, their friends and families as well as those committing the abuse to seek help and support during the World Cup period.
Anyone who would like to access the services offered by the NCDV can call: 0844 8044 999 or text: NCDV TO 60777. Information is also available on www.ncdv.org.uk
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I am a social worker and have to deal with Domestic Violence. Social workers consider this a worrying time; believe it or not the World Cup can result in an increase in DV incidents. I would urge any person witnessing or subjected to DV to inform the authorities in order to receive the necessary support.
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It's about time organisations like this and the police start to tackle the scourge of domestic violence against men which is seen as acceptable. Look at Tv shows where female characters hit male characters with people applauding or approving. When the roles are reversed, they are rightly condemned. How many times have you heard "it's not right to hit a woman"? It's not right to hit ANYONE and that message needs to be hit home (parden the pun)
By OldhamWatcher @ 11/06/2010 13:15:50