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Police Launch Domestic Violence Campaign

Police Scotland has launched a new campaign to tackle domestic abuse and warns that incidences of this crime traditionally rise over the Christmas period. 

Last year there was a 25% rise in reports of domestic abuse between 24th December 2016 and 5th January 2017, with police recording 199 reported incidents a day on average, compared to an average of 158.5 reports outwith the festive period.

“Last year, reports of domestic abuse increased by 25% over the festive period,” commented Assistant Chief Constable Gillian MacDonald. “This is a matter of huge concern and that’s why, each year, we run a campaign to raise awareness of domestic abuse, deter perpetrators and to prevent offending during this period of heightened risk.”

“Domestic abusers want to control the actions and thoughts of their victims, this can take the form of violence but equally it can be threats or other abuse which demean their victim, destroying their confidence, and isolating them financially or from family and support,” she said. “This type of abuse is often subtle and not necessarily as obvious as physical violence. However, this behaviour is equally as damaging, with some saying it can be worse than physical violence.”

“Our officers are called to a domestic incident on average every nine minutes,” she added. “Over Christmas this increases. Domestic abuse affects every community regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, age or sexual orientation. We will not tolerate domestic abuse. If you commit domestic abuse there will be consequences. We are coming for you.”

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