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05/03/2014
Domestic And Sexual Violence Helpline Launched
A 24-hour helpline for victims of domestic and sexual violence has been launched today.
The 24 Hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Helpline was jointly launched by Health Minster Edwin Poots, Justice Minister David Ford and Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland.
The Helpline, which began operating in 2005, is managed by the Women’s Aid Federation NI (WAFNI) and has now expanded to offer a support service to victims of sexual violence as well.
The service includes a confidential telephone, email and text service that is available to all women and men affected by domestic and sexual violence.
Minister Poots said: "It is widely believed that, as well as reported cases of domestic and sexual violence, there are many more cases that remain unreported. Whether through intimidation, abuse or violence, it is appalling that victims feel unable or unwilling to confide in someone about what they have to endure.
"The 24 Hour Domestic and Sexual Violence Helpline can help break that silence by providing a confidential support service to all victims, regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity or sexuality. The Helpline, jointly funded by my Department, the Department of Justice and Department for Social Development through the NI Housing Executive, is another example of government’s continued commitment to tackling the terrible crimes of domestic and sexual violence and to provide support to victims and their families."
The 24 Hour Domestic and Sexual Violence is available on 0808 802 1414.
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The 24 Hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Helpline was jointly launched by Health Minster Edwin Poots, Justice Minister David Ford and Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland.
The Helpline, which began operating in 2005, is managed by the Women’s Aid Federation NI (WAFNI) and has now expanded to offer a support service to victims of sexual violence as well.
The service includes a confidential telephone, email and text service that is available to all women and men affected by domestic and sexual violence.
Minister Poots said: "It is widely believed that, as well as reported cases of domestic and sexual violence, there are many more cases that remain unreported. Whether through intimidation, abuse or violence, it is appalling that victims feel unable or unwilling to confide in someone about what they have to endure.
"The 24 Hour Domestic and Sexual Violence Helpline can help break that silence by providing a confidential support service to all victims, regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity or sexuality. The Helpline, jointly funded by my Department, the Department of Justice and Department for Social Development through the NI Housing Executive, is another example of government’s continued commitment to tackling the terrible crimes of domestic and sexual violence and to provide support to victims and their families."
The 24 Hour Domestic and Sexual Violence is available on 0808 802 1414.
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