AS part of the ‘16 Days of Action on Domestic Abuse Campaign’, Somerset County Council is urging friends and family to be vigilant and stand up to domestic abuse.
The international campaign highlights the need for everyone to call out domestic abuse and act if they think someone is experiencing it.
Councillor Adam Dance, lead executive member for public health, equalities and diversity at Somerset County Council, said: “Calling out domestic abuse is everyone’s business. I urge you to think about your friends, family and work colleagues – if you think they are experiencing domestic abuse, then you could be right.
“With the right support from our Domestic Abuse Service, either by calling them or visiting their website, you could make a huge difference in someone’s life – by starting the process that will free them from abuse. Everyone has a basic human right to live free from domestic abuse.”
Find out more at: https://somersetsurvivors.org.uk/somerset-survivors/support-for-a-friend-or-family-member/
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