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Victims of sexual violence reminded they are not alone
Victims of sexual abuse and violence are being reminded they are not alone as the national lockdown to combat the pandemic continues.
They are being urged to speak out as Suffolk Constabulary supports Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week to raise awareness and offer advice.
Specialist providers of support to victims and survivors of sexual violence across Suffolk are teaming up and calling on organisations, individuals and agencies across the county to join them in saying ‘Suffolk says that all forms of sexual violence are not ok’.
Anyone can suffer from sexual abuse or sexual violence – age, gender, sexual orientation, social status, race or religion are no barrier. Raising awareness of this ‘hidden harm’ is a priority for police and partners.
Published:
7:00 PM February 2, 2021
Updated:
9:06 AM February 3, 2021
Reports of domestic abuse cases in Suffolk have dropped this year, possibly due to lockdown
- Credit: Anglia Care Trust
There are concerns domestic abuse victims in Suffolk are not reaching out for help during lockdown as the number of reported cases has dropped drastically from last year.
Michelle Eaves, manager of community safety for Anglia Care Trust (ACT), which runs the Suffolk Domestic Abuse Helpline in partnership with Suffolk County Council, said the organisation keeps a close eye on the number of cases reported to them each year.
At the second week of this third lockdown, compared to the same week last year, ACT saw a 68% decrease in the number of cases of domestic abuse reported.