‘Please remember you are not alone, and help is available’
Messages are to appear at Hull City AFC’s MKM Stadium on the topic of domestic abuse. They will target those who commit domestic abuse to encourage them to face up to their actions and seek help to change, signpost routes to support for those affected by abusive behaviour, and encourage active bystanders to call out inappropriate behaviour.
It is part of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Humberside’s refresh of its ongoing media campaign to prevent domestic abuse. The OPCC has partnered with Hull City AFC, Grimsby Town FC, and Scunthorpe United FC, and the campaign is jointly run with Humber Violence Prevention Partnership.
“There is no place for violence in our communities, we take domestic abuse seriously and recognise that the harm caused affects people of all ages and from all sectors of society,” said Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner Jonathan Evison, who also chairs Humber Violence Prevention Partnership. “Any violence within the home always harms children and there is never an excuse for abuse.
“We are delighted to be working in collaboration with our local football clubs to raise awareness of domestic abuse and encourage more open conversations about harm within the home. Support services are ready to help those who need to change their harmful behaviours to get help to stop causing harm. Local support is also available for anyone experiencing hurt at home – please remember you are not alone, and help is available.”
Nationally, domestic abuse affects more than 2 million people every year. The police receive a call about it every 30 seconds on average. Two websites provide information on services and help available locally:
- Help for people affected by domestic abuse: www.youarenotalone.online.
- Get help to change your abusive behaviour: www.helptostop.online.
The OPCC has been accredited by White Ribbon for four years, the leading charity in England and Wales engaging men and boys to prevent violence against women and girls. It is hoped by highlighting these issues more organisations across the Humberside region will sign up to the White Ribbon campaign and pledge their support to prevent violence and abuse.
Hull City’s partnerships and hospitality manager, Claire Burton, commented: “As a club committed to the well-being of our community, Hull City Football Club recognises the devastating impact that domestic abuse has on individuals and families. We are proud to support initiatives that raise awareness of domestic abuse and provide support to those affected.
“We will continue to work closely with local organisations and take a stand against all forms of abuse.” In February, Humberside Police became one of five forces to lead the way in enacting Raneem’s Law. This requires domestic abuse specialists to be embedded in 999 police control rooms.
The Police and Crime Commissioner Mr Evison signed off earlier this summer on a public awareness campaign to prevent violence against women and girls (VAWG), called ‘Just Don’t’. This is to last until July 2027.
Mr Evison also agreed this summer to getting a contractor for a pilot of a new initiative called Cautioning Adult Relationship Abuse (CARA). This will tackle perpetrators of intimate partner violence across Humberside.
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