Domestic abuse campaign launches in Cumbria ‘Behind Closed Doors’

A campaign to increase the reporting of domestic abuse is being launched in Cumbria today.

On average, Cumbria Police deal with over 17 incidents of domestic abuse every day across the county, with almost half of these being against people who have experienced violence before. However, it is believed that many more cases go unreported.

‘Behind Closed Doors’ is the campaign and its hoped it will highlight that too many victims are suffering in silence at the hands of their partner, spouse or family member.

Most alarmingly, it is thought the average victim will endure up to 35 assaults before speaking out. And, without help, the abuse is likely to increase over time or even result in death.

In many cases, neighbours, friends and even family will suspect that the offence is taking place but are reluctant to get involved.

Victims are often too afraid to speak and, in many cases, neighbours, friends and even family will suspect that the offence is taking place but are reluctant to get involved.

To break this cycle Crimestoppers have created an anonymous reporting phone line 0800 555 111 and Anonymous Online Form.

If you are a victim of domestic abuse in Cumbria, contact:

Let go Domestic Violence Service who are available to help and advise, if they can’t support you themselves, they will be able to signpost you to someone who can.

• Let go north 01228 633640

• Let go south 01229 582386

• Let go west 01900 842991/842992