WITH the 2014 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, Hampshire Constabulary and partners are launching a campaign to encourage victims of domestic abuse to Speak Out Today.
Historically a rise is seen in domestic abuse incidents during large football events such as the World Cup.
During the 2010 World Cup in South Africa a 27 per cent increase was seen that summer compared to the same period the year before.
As part of this year’s campaign, domestic abuse support workers are volunteering their time during the tournament to accompany police officers to domestic abuse incidents.
A volunteer will accompany police officers in a police vehicle and will speak to domestic abuse victims (with their consent) at the same time as an incident is reported.
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse Speak Out Today, call 101 to report it. In an emergency always call 999.
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