Domestic abuse victims urged to not suffer in silence in 2020

Specially trained officers are urging victims of domestic abuse “not to suffer in silence” and come forward.

Merseyside Police want to remind not only victims, but also their friends and family members to recognise the signs of domestic abuse and report these incidents to officers.

Domestic abuse comes in many different forms and does not always mean physical violence, it can also be emotional, sexual, financial or psycholo- gical abuse.

It can also include coercive and controlling behaviour and affects the lives of many people from all different backgrounds regardless of gender, age, race, or religion.

Merseyside Police has dedicated, specially trained officers to support victims and those officers, together with partners, want to help people experi- encing or at risk of domestic abuse.

Detective Chief Inspector Craig Turner from the Protecting Vulnerable People Unit said: “Domestic abuse in any form is unacceptable and something no-one should have to tolerate.

“I want to encourage not only victims, but friends, family members and the wider community to come forward and report it if they suspect someone is suffering.”