Jump to content
  • NO-ONE SHOULD SUFFER DOMESTIC ABUSE - COUNCIL ENCOURAGES VICTIMS TO SEEK HELP


    Carl Davison - Editor
     Share

    Salford News



    Broken hearts and mended hearts with messages of hope are being shared across Salford to encourage men and women experiencing domestic abuse to seek help.

    The campaign, which will run on social media, signposts people to organisations which can help them and also shares messages from real survivors.

    DA_16Versions_v4.jpg

    Each one has spoken directly from the heart to anyone experiencing domestic abuse, reassuring them that they will be believed and helped if they speak up and showing it is possible to go on to enjoy a new life.

    The messages are part of a global campaign, 16 Days of Action, to raise awareness of the issue and the range of help available. The campaign says 25 per cent of women and 16 per cent of men will experience domestic abuse in their lifetimes.

    Councillor David Lancaster, lead member for environment and community safety, said:

    Quote

     

    “Domestic abuse affects both men or women and sadly, happens in every community and every neighbourhood.

    “If your partner is controlling who you see, where you go and what you do, checking every move or phone message you make, taking charge of your money or isolating you from family and friends, that’s domestic abuse.

    “If they are constantly criticising you, threatening you or using actual physical violence, that is also domestic abuse. No-one should have to live in fear and misery and this campaign aims to show people can break away because the help is out there.”

     

    DA_16Versions_v9.jpg

    A spokeswoman for Salford Independent Domestic Advice Service (SIDASS) said:

    Quote

     

    “It does take courage to tell someone about what’s going on but the relief of being listened to and believed is incredible. Once they have opened up we and other organisations can work with them to decide what they want to do.

    “We work with both men and women and I have so much love and respect for all survivors who overcome the most horrendous circumstances. I have seen so many of them move on to have safe and happy lives and I hope this campaign helps others to speak up and get the help they need.”

     

    If you are experiencing domestic abuse and want to speak to someone about it you can contact the 24/7 national helpline (which also has translators for people whose first language is not English) on 0808 2000 247 or see www.salford.gov.uk/domesticabuse




     Share


    User Feedback

    Recommended Comments

    There are no comments to display.



    Create an account or sign in to comment

    You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

    Create an account

    Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

    Register a new account

    Sign in

    Already have an account? Sign in here.

    Sign In Now

  • Our Facebook Groups

  • Our Facebook Groups

  • Latest Review

  • Upcoming Local Events

    No upcoming events found
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.

Our Privacy Policy, community Guidelines and website Terms of Use can be found on the links provided.