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  1. Published on: 25/11/2016 10:36 AMReported by: roving-eye
    Today Friday (25 November) Merseyside Police Headquarters, as well as other iconic venues across the city, will glow orange to mark the start of sixteen days of Activism against Gender Based Violence. The campaign aims to raise awareness around the globe of violence against women and children, particularly domestic violence, and encourage greater reporting of this hidden crime.



    Friday marks the International day for the Eradication of Violence Against Women, and is also known as White Ribbon Day, a campaign which was started by men and aims to break down the wall of silence that surrounds domestic violence. The focus is on the reporting of offences not only by victims but by those that know that offences are being committed but remain silent.

    Liverpool City Safe Partnership will be holding a launch at Derby Square on Friday 25th November at 10.30am revealing a hidden advert to promote the event.

    Merseyside’s Police Commissioner Jane Kennedy said: “It is completely unacceptable that violence remains a part of daily life for some women and girls, either in the community or in their own homes.

    “Today we are taking a stand against abuse to make it clear it will not be tolerated. By wearing orange and lighting up some of Merseyside’s most iconic buildings in this vibrant colour, we are sending out a clear, visible message that we are supporting the UNiTE campaign for a brighter future for women and girls, free from violence and abuse.

    “I hope that some of those women who do feel frightened and trapped realise they don’t need to suffer in silence and that there are lots of people and organisations who will help them if they need it. Merseyside Police is one of those organisations and I’m proud that headquarters will be glowing orange today to let all victims know that the police are on hand to help you to get the care and protection you need if you are escaping an abusive or violent situation.”

    Detective Superintendent Natalie Perischine from Investigations, Protecting Vulnerable People said: “This campaign sends out a powerful message that women are suffering in silence and we have to encourage people to talk about what they are experiencing and seeing.

    “The White Ribbon campaign was created by men and they are crucial to reducing the violence. It will not stop without their understanding and support. They are our allies in the fight against domestic abuse.

    “We want people who know that offences are being committed but remain silent, as well as victims to get in contact. We all need to work together, not just the police with our partners in the local authority, NHS or charities but with members of the public to break the silence.

    “White Ribbon Day and the following 16 days is a time to remember those that have suffered domestic violence but also to look forward in the hope of eliminating violence against women.

    “Merseyside Police is dedicated to tackling all forms of domestic abuse. We want anyone suffering in silence to know we have specially trained officers to investigate domestic crime. We are focussed on listening not only to those that are victims but those that know people who are victims. We want them to come forward in confidence so we can take action.

    Anyone with information should contact us via 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111”

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  3. pentire says:25/11/2016 10:44 AM
    And heres me thinking it was "black Friday"

  4. gazaprop says:25/11/2016 11:19 AM
    Made me think it was red nose day!

    'Fancy fighting crime lads?' 'Can't mate - we're snowed under putting up rainbow flags and conducting awareness of whatever bo**ocks they dream of next courses.'

  5. dav says:25/11/2016 03:56 PM
    If we had a decent Police and Crime Commissioner, rather than the current Labour failure, she would put a stop to all this time wasting nonsense. Just do your bleedin' jobs and quit with the virtue-signalling PR stunts. They don't achieve anything.


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