DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON THE INCREASE AS BILLS PILE UP

Sad to report that domestic violence is on the increase in our region, it seems in many cases to start as a simple disagreement over household bills, and many peple are living their lives in daily fear of being beaten up by their partners (both male and female).

But what can be done?

These days police (especially our local neighbourhood teams) are specially trained to sympathically intervene in domestic incidents and give advice, but in some communities particularly the Asian Community this can be seen as a sign of losing face and bringing shame on the family, so the abuse carries on and the the attacks increase in intensity.

There has to be a way to stop this spiral of violence, and there is. If you suspect a neighbour or friend is a victim, discreetly pass them the two telephone numbers given below,  urge them to call the local police team (based at Hampton Police Station near TESCO) on 0845 456 4564. Or  alternatively in TOTAL confidence the Crimestoppers Freephone on 0800 555 111, will take your call and pass on information on crime without asking for your name or tracing your call.

PFNW on 01733 345581 will also take your information in confidence and pass it on.

Domestic Violence is highly damaging not only to the persons directly involved but also to any children of the family who in turn reason that violence is a normal part of family life and so it carried on into subsequent generations. It can also be experienced by the wider family network, and  many senior citizens suffer this in slience when there really is no need to. Help and assistance is available and there is no shame in reporting it.

Please make a special effort to see if any of your friends are suffering in this way. Help is at hand but in many cases the victims or their close friends and/or care workers have to make the first move.

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