An East Riding Councillor responsible for public health has called on men & women to unite against domestic abuse.
Cllr Kerri Harold for East Riding Council is joining forces with Humber NHS Foundation Trust, City Health Care Partnership and Humberside Police to double efforts to tackle domestic abuse in our area.
The call comes as the council says enquiries to its domestic abuse service have increased over the past 12 months and national levels have reached over 200,000 cases per year in some age groups.
Cllr Harold is seeking to raise awareness of the growing issue at the beginning of Domestic Abuse Awareness Month an international event to recognise the problem.
Councillor Kerri Harold who is portfolio holder for public health and tackling inequalities at the council, said:
“Domestic Abuse Awareness Month is designed to unify women and men all across the world who have been victims of domestic violence and abuse. It is important to recognise that domestic abuse impacts millions of people, and it’s not only women who are victims; many men suffer domestic violence as well.
“It is a problem across every status, culture, religion, and race. There are many different forms of domestic violence and abuse as well, which is why raising awareness is so critical. Residents can now use the council’s own ‘options advisor’ on the website should they feel they need help or advice but don’t feel they can speak to somebody about their situations. The advisor is there for people 24-hours a day and can give advice should you suspect somebody else has become a victim of domestic abuse.”
Residents in the East Riding are encouraged to follow the council @East_Riding and Humber NHS Foundation Trust on Twitter @Humbersafeguard to learn more about these important local issues as we move through the domestic abuse month of awareness in October.
Worried about or a victim of domestic abuse?
The East Riding Domestic Violence and Abuse Partnership (DVAP) provide support for victims of domestic abuse, children and individuals struggling with their behaviour in their personal relationships that may be or is at risk of being abusive.
Professional and self-referrals can be made by calling 01482 396368 or 01482 393939 (our of hours) or email opsdvap@eastriding.gov.uk. The team will work with you so that you don’t face domestic abuse alone and to help make the situation safer for you. This is not an emergency number so if you need immediate support in an emergency or are concerned for yours or someone else safety call the Police on 999.
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