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Employers’ toolkit launched to help tackle domestic abuse
To coincide with the international campaign, ‘Sixteen Days of Action’ against domestic abuse, (25 November – 10 December), Somerset County Council has launched a new toolkit for employers. The campaign encourages employers to play their part in tackling domestic abuse and learn how to spot signs that an employee may be in an abusive relationship. […]
Domestic abuse – help is always available
‘Don’t suffer behind closed doors’ – that is the message from Somerset County Council who would like to make it clear that support is, and will continue to be, still available during the current coronavirus restrictions, for people experiencing domestic abuse. The Council’s domestic abuse campaign, #NoClosedDoorsEver, is spreading the message that restrictions imposed because of […]
Domestic abuse – hiding in the shadow of lockdown
Concerns are growing for people experiencing domestic abuse during the new lockdown. Somerset County Council is reassuring the public that help is, and will continue to be, available for people seeking help who are experiencing abuse from their partner or a family member – the current Government guidelines allow you to leave your home to […]
Unsure about domestic abuse? #NoClosedDoors2020 can help
Not everyone recognises they are in an abusive relationship and may worry about being at home or wonder what they might get wrong this time. Victims begin to doubt themselves and believe the abuse is their fault – or change their behaviour because they are worried how someone at home or a family member might […]
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