Don’t suffer in silence - help is out there to stop Domestic Abuse

Release date: 16.10.07
Ref: BBC/PR/CDRP/03/07

Issued on behalf of Berwick Borough Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership

Don’t suffer in silence is one of the key messages for the first week of action on domestic abuse to take place in Northumberland.
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Starting on Monday, 22 October a series of information roadshows will take place in North Northumberland; there will also be a radio advertising campaign and displays in public buildings.

The four roadshows will be presented by the different partners who are working together to promote action against domestic abuse including cease24, Berwick Borough Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership and the Police.

The roadshows will take place on
• Monday, 22 October - the Swan Centre for Leisure, Berwick
• Tuesday, 23 and Wednesday, 24 October - Bell View, Belford
• Thursday, 25 October - Fourways Centre, Amble
• Friday, 26 October - Willowburn Sports Centre, Alnwick

Community Safety Officer Gerald Connor said:
“Domestic abuse is often a hidden crime. People may feel that they don’t have any help to escape the abuse when it is happening in their own home but this is not the case. There are organisations out there which can help, provide support and advice, helping victims to improve their situation. If you are worried that you may be a victim of domestic abuse, but don’t know what to do, then pop along to one of the roadshows and speak to someone who can help.”