19th-25th November is Domestic Violence Awareness Week,  you are encouraged to sign the pledge not to commit, condone or remain silent about domestic violence – the pledge can be accessed on-line at http://www.whiteribboncampaign.co.uk/.

During the week the Borough Council and its Community Safety partners will be running a series of events and activities to raise awareness about domestic violence in the Borough.  This week of events will culminate in White Ribbon day on the 25th November.  As a Borough we are committed to reducing domestic violence, supporting victims of domestic violence and tackling the underlying causes of domestic violence.  This week of events will be used to highlight the services and support we provide with our partners, to encourage victims of domestic violence to contact us, and to reiterate our clear commitment to the principle that acts of domestic violence are not acceptable and should not be carried out, condoned or ignored.