Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Did you know, since the pandemic began:
- 45% of women reported that they or a woman they know has experienced a form of violence
- 7 in 10 women said they think that verbal or physical abuse by a partner has become more common
- 6 in 10 felt that sexual harassment in public spaces has worsened
If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse, and there’s an emergency that’s ongoing or life is in danger, call Merseyside Police on 999 as soon as possible.
If you have a hearing or speech impairment, you can use their textphone service 18000, or text 999 if you’ve preregistered with the emergencySMS service.
Other ways to report abuse include:
- Visiting your local police station (if you require a translator, Merseyside Police can provide someone initially by phone and later in person)
- Completing the online form
- Calling 101 (if you have a hearing or speech impairment, use the textphone service on 18001 101)
It’s not always easy for survivors to come forward, but we can help by recognising the signs of abuse. The UN Women‘s website has some really useful advice on what to look out for and how you can help if you think someone you know is suffering. To access this, please click here.
Please remember that you can always speak to our team in confidence on 0330 303 2222.
