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UK's first Ending Violence Against Women and Girls hub opens in Lancashire
The Emily Davison centre brings together specialists from six local and national charities, all under one roof.
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Lancashire's scheme to protect children from domestic abuse
Operation Encompass will provide support for any child who may have witnessed or been a victim of a domestic incident.
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Friend of man killed by domestic abuse swims the Channel to raise awareness
The friend of a man who was killed by girlfriend is swimming the channel to raise awareness.
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An online petition to change sentencing for domestic abuse cases on the Isle of Man has been launched.
Local charity 'Safe, Strong, Secure' is urging the IOM Government to review the legislation system following a recent suspended sentence case.
Tamasin Wedgwood from the charity describes on the petition how the Manx court "displayed a totally inadequate understanding of abuse."
The petition can be found here.
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Women's Aid IoM need £600 for children's toys
The Isle of Man's Women's Aid charity are asking people to donate to their fundraising page to raise money for new children's toys.
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Police to assign 'special code' to LGBT domestic abuse
Greater Manchester Police will become the first UK force to record domestic abuse in the LGBT community separately from heterosexual cases.
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Domestic abuse campaign launches in Cumbria
Crimestoppers have launched a new campaign to increase reporting of domestic abuse in Cumbria.
On average, Cumbria Police deal with over 17 incidents of domestic abuse every day across the county, with almost half of these being against people who have experienced violence before. However, it is believed that many more cases go unreported.
Called ‘Behind Closed Doors’, the campaign aims to highlight that too many victims are suffering in silence at the hands of their partner, spouse or family member.
Domestic abuse is a serious crime but it remains largely hidden behind closed doors, leaving the victims trapped, powerless and isolated.
This campaign is designed to both signpost those who are victims to where they can receive help and support and also to give their families and friends a way of helping them.
Abuse can be physical, psychological, sexual, and financial, according to Crimestoppers it is thought the average victim will endure up to 35 assaults before speaking out. And, without help, the abuse is likely to increase over time or even result in death.
Victims are often too afraid to speak and, in many cases, neighbours, friends and even family will suspect that the offence is taking place but are reluctant to get involved.
If you are a victim of domestic abuse yourself or if you think you know someone who is please call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
More protection needed for domestic abuse survivors
Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, wants MPs to back a campaign for more protection for domestic abuse survivors.
Campaigner Eve Thomas, from Bolton, is calling for a change in the law to ensure victims do not have their safe-house addresses released.
Ms Thomas escaped a violent relationship and her former partner was ordered not to contact her.
While defending an unrelated civil issue in court, Ms Thomas discovered a legal loop-hole that would allow her safe-house address to be made publicly available to her former partner.
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The Commissioner's support comes during a week of action in Lancashire to highlight the problem of domestic abuse in the county.
Happy Mondays singer Rowetta on her escape from domestic violence
The Happy Mondays singer Rowetta who is a former victim of domestic abuse and Isobel Shirlaw from the charity Refuge discuss whether the police are doing enough to protect victims of domestic violence.
Where to find help if you are suffering from domestic abuse
Police across the North West are launching a week of action to raise awareness of domestic abuse.
Officers will be alerting people to the signs and targeting known offenders.
Our region has one of the worst records in the country for domestic violence.
Recent figures show the number of reported incidents are on the rise.
If you are suffering from domestic violence you can find help from Women's Aid, Refuge or go to endthefear.co.uk
Or call the National Domestic Violence helpline on 0808 2000 247.