Events planned for National Domestic Violence Week
November 26, 2007 1:01 AM
Cllr. Hussein Suleman, "If this one week encourages just one victim of domestic abuse to seek help then its worth it."
Events planned for National Domestic Violence Week
A range of events and initiatives are being planned during National
Domestic Violence Week to highlight what support and help is available
to people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
The week of events, which run from Monday November 26 to Friday November
30, is being supported by Leicestershire Constabulary, the Safer
Leicester Partnership and Leicestershire County Council with many other
partner agencies organising events and supporting the campaign.
Awareness of domestic violence and the support that is available will be
raised throughout the week across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
with displays in shopping centres, community centres and other busy
public places.
Other events being planned include a get-together for survivors of
domestic abuse; workshops for people working with victims and
perpetrators of domestic violence in the city and county; a drop-in for
young people affected by domestic violence at Connexions; and a social
and fundraising evening.
There are several events planned throughout the week including a
domestic abuse survivor's day, a symposium for practitioners who work
with victims and perpetrators of domestic violence, an art exhibition
entitled "awakening" and a social and fundraising event.
Stoneygate Lib Dem Councillor Hussein Suleman said, "If this one week encourages just one victim of domestic abuse to seek help then its worth it."
If you would like confidential advice on domestic violence please
contact the Domestic Violence helpline on 0116 255 0004.
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