North Wales Police Supports White Ribbon Day 2016
As North Wales Police is now a White Ribbon campaign accredited organisation officers and staff will be highlighting this year’s initiative by donning white ribbons to show their support.
White Ribbon Day is where men and women across the country will be making a pledge never to commit, condone or remain silent about violence, and will symbolise this pledge by wearing a white ribbon.
Domestic abuse can take many different forms. It can be physical, sexual, psychological, emotional, or financial abuse. It is any kind of violent, abusive or threatening behaviour and it can happen to anyone of any age
It affects not just those who are being directly subjected to abuse, but also those who see and hear it going on.
PC George Howat from the Protecting Vulnerable People Unit said: “North Wales Police are sending out a clear message that there is no excuse for domestic abuse. Do not suffer in silence as there is help out there on White Ribbon Day and every day. Together let’s eliminate domestic abuse.”
“Domestic Abuse has a devastating impact on the victims who suffer its many forms. White Ribbon Day helps to raise awareness of domestic abuse and gives victims confidence to come forward and report it.
“I want victims to realise that North Wales Police attaches importance to this crime and we together with our partners take all steps that we can to protect the victim, children and witnesses from further harm.”
If you or someone you know is experiencing or have experienced domestic violence there are a number of agencies that can help:
Live Fear Free Helpline: 0808 8010 800
In an emergency, always call the Police on 999
Further information regarding the White Ribbon Campaign is available via the website (www.whiteribboncampaign.co.uk)
White Ribbon Day events
North Wales Police will be supporting the campaign at a number of locations across the force:
Central
PCC and the Chief Constable are engaging in ‘These hands are not for hurting’ event.
An event is being organised on Thursday 24th November at Rhyl Town Hall Rhyl by Michelle Davidson-Beck based on ‘These hands are not for hurting.’
Eastern:
Coleg Cambria Deeside and partner agencies will be promoting awareness amongst young people and staff between 10am and 2pm on Thursday 24th November.
On November 25th partner organisation including BAWSO, Hafan Cymru, NWP & Age Concern will showcase their services/projects at Deeside Fire Station from 10am to 2pm
Connahs Quay Nomads Football teams to take the pledge and wear ribbons during matches.
The OWL Watch team and officers from the Rural Crime Team with Farm Watch members will be at Mold Farmers Mart on November 25th encouraging men to make the pledge.
A free event in Wrexham at the War Memorial Hall, Bodhyfryd, from 10.30am on November 25th, organised by Naomi Mumba-Dobson, and that DAOs are attending.
Survivor’s Word – Trinity Church, King Street Wrexham @ 10am – Organised by Maggie Lloyd at Champions House.
Western:
Officers will be joining the health board with an awareness raising event being held in Ysbyty Gwynedd.
White Ribbon resources will also be available at our crime prevention pop up events until November till 25th in:
- NatWest Banks
- Saltney community group meeting
- Age Friendly community events
- Instore supermarkets
- Older People’s group meetings
- Medical Centres/Hospitals
- Community Christmas
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