Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Peter McCall urges people experiencing domestic and sexual abuse to come forward as specialist support services are available and can be accessed directly, as well as through the Police, over the Christmas period. PCC, Peter McCall comments: “Domestic abuse is a horrendous crime and it is a sad fact, that… Continue reading PCC Urges People Not to Suffer in Silence this Christmas
Cumbria Police helps those suffering domestic abuse all-year-round – and officers are sending a clear message this offending will not be tolerated ahead of the World Cup and the festive season. Nobody should have to experience such offences and officers work hard around-the-clock to safeguard those at risk of abuse and to make sure perpetrators… Continue reading Police warn domestic abuse never acceptable ahead of World Cup and Christmas season
Simon Fell MP has welcomed the Conservative Government’s decision to give councils £125 million to provide vital support services for domestic abuse victims in 2022-23, taking the total support to date to £330 million. This funding will play an important role in funding healthcare, social workers and benefits, interpreters, immigration advice and other specialist… Continue reading Simon Fell MP welcomes £33,075 funding boost for Barrow-in-Furness to support domestic abuse victims
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People are being reminded to look out for signs that someone may be suffering from domestic abuse this Christmas. Cases of domestic abuse do tend to increase in December, when alcohol-fuelled nights out and the stresses of Christmas arise. Officers want victims to know that there is support available and that they don’t have to… Continue reading People urged to look out for signs of domestic abuse at Christmas
An operation that aims to stop repeat cases of domestic abuse has been re-launched by Cumbria Police this month (December) to help those suffering again and again from these incidents. Operation County targets repeat offenders while also offering additional support to victims and their families. People who have been identified as repeat victims will… Continue reading Operation to stop repeat domestic abuse underway in Cumbria
They are among the most despicable crimes Cumbria’s police officers deal with all-year-round – and this December there will be no let-up in efforts to stop domestic violence and protect the vulnerable. Nobody should have to suffer domestic abuse, and officers work hard around-the-clock to safeguard those at risk of abuse and to make… Continue reading Domestic abuse campaign launched to help protect people and offer support
Cumbria Police are teaming up with the county’s leading football teams and the Cumberland FA to send a clear message that domestic abuse should never be tolerated. The campaign, which coincides with this summer’s rescheduled Euro 2020 football tournament, will see police, Carlisle United FC, Barrow AFC, Cumberland FA and support agencies share messages to… Continue reading Cumbria Police launch ‘Blow the Whistle on Domestic Abuse’
MORE THEN £1 MILLON FOR LOCAL COUNCILS TO HELP SUPPORT VICTOMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE IN FURNESS Simon Fell MP has welcomed the announcement that Cumbria County Council will receive £995,779, Barrow Borough Council, £33,047, and South Lakeland District Council £33,072 from the Government to provide additional support for victims of domestic abuse and their children… Continue reading More than £1 million for local councils to help support victims of domestic abuse in Furness
