Det Chief Supt Sue Clarke, head of Lancashire Violence Reduction Network lends her support to a multi-agency domestic abuse campaign launch.
The campaign is running throughout Lancashire and aims to raise awareness and understanding of domestic abuse, the help and support available to victims and perpetrators, and how and where people can go to report their concerns.
With this in mind, the people of Lancashire are being asked to support the campaign by:
- Recognising that anyone can be affected by domestic abuse and it can happen in all types of relationships – couples, parents, grandparents or wider family members.
- Being aware that domestic abuse isn’t just physical – it can be emotional, physical, sexual, financial or controlling behaviour.
- Understanding that there’s no excuse for abuse – whatever the circumstances.
- Trusting your instincts – if something you’ve seen or heard doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.
- Knowing where to find the help and support agencies in Lancashire – visit noexcuseforabuse.co.uk.
- Reporting to the police if you’re worried about someone – you can report online at lancashire.police.uk/reportcrime or by calling 101 or, if someone is at risk of immediate harm, dial 999.
The campaign is a multi-agency piece of work developed by Lancashire Violence Reduction Network, local councils, Lancashire Police, support agencies, the NHS, and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
For more information about the #noexcuseforabuse campaign and details of the help and support agencies in Lancashire, visit: www.noexcuseforabuse.co.uk .
