A ROADSHOW to raise awareness of domestic abuse and support services available to victims is being held in Dunstable on Wednesday, November 23.
Central Bedfordshire’s Community Safety Partnership will host the event in the Asda car park in Court Drive from 9.30am until 4.30pm to mark Domestic Abuse Awareness Week.
There will also be information for professionals who deal with issues surrounding domestic abuse.
The roadshow will travel throughout the county next week in Central Bedfordshire Council’s Rave Bus.
Councillor Brian Spurr, from Central Bedfordshire Council’s Community Safety Partnership, said: “Domestic abuse has a devastating effect on individuals and families.
“People need to know that they do not have to deal with it on their own and help is out there.
“Our events will hopefully help to encourage individuals to have the confidence to report domestic abuse.
“We want to promote a clear and consistent message that domestic abuse is not acceptable and that perpetrators will be held to account.”
Throughout the week, community safety representatives will also be promoting national White Ribbon Day, on Friday, November 25, inspired by The White Ribbon Pledge and led by men who campaign to stop domestic violence against women.
Although women might be the primary victims of this type of assault, the day was set up to seek support from men to help stamp down on domestic abuse and raise awareness.
Mr Spurr added: “By using the Central Bedfordshire Council’s Rave Bus people will have the opportunity to talk in confidence with domestic abuse support staff in the private counselling room.
“Activities will be laid on for children while their parent or guardian is talking in private. “
>To find out more visit www.whiteribboncampaign.co.uk/getinvolved