PUPILS at a Warrington school have been showing their support for the White Ribbon campaign – the town’s anti-domestic abuse initiative.
Youngsters at Culcheth High School have been wearing white ribbons and taking part in special sessions to raise awareness of the issues surrounding domestic abuse.
PC Jeff Mather, police school liaison officer for Warrington, has been delivering the sessions to year 11 pupils at the school as part of the national curriculum.
He said: “I have been working closely with the school to deliver the sessions. The idea is to raise awareness and identify the issues surrounding domestic abuse. The sessions have also been the ideal platform in which to promote the Warrington White Ribbon campaign.
“As part of those sessions we explore the personal and family effects of domestic abuse, the law surrounding it and crimes that may be committed by offenders. We also take a look at how society has changed over the past 50 years, how the police deal with incidents and how people can report incidents as well as focusing on the support services that are available.
“The sessions have been very well received by both staff and students at Culcheth High and I would like to thank them for their continued support in raising awareness of this important issue.”
Rachel Zammit, domestic violence strategic co-ordinator, added: “It is extremely positive that Culcheth High School is working in partnership with the Warrington Domestic Abuse Forum to raise awareness of the issue and to increase the understanding of the issues surrounding domestic abuse via these dedicated domestic abuse sessions.”
The White Ribbon Campaign is a national campaign primarily aimed at men and boys. It encourages them to pledge that they will never commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women.
Chris Hunt, deputy headteacher at Culcheth High, said: “The sessions have been well received by students and staff at our school. It has tackled a serious issue that has major implications for the lives of people involved directly and indirectly.
“The sessions and assemblies have allowed our students to ask questions and investigate tough social, personal and emotional issues that surround domestic abuse. More importantly it has educated our students about what abuse is and where to go to seek help and advice if they need to.”
Confidential help and advice is available by calling the Warrington Domestic Abuse Support Service on 01925 418 430. For more information on the WDAF log onto www.warrington.gov.uk/domesticabuse
PUPILS at a Warrington school have been showing their support for the
White Ribbon campaign - the town's anti-domestic abuse initiative.
School's White Ribbon campaign
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