Help someone suffering from domestic abuse

A seasonal campaign has been launched this week to encourage friends and family to speak out if someone they know is being abused.

The South Gloucestershire Partnership Against Domestic Abuse, who are behind the campaign, includes South Gloucestershire Council, Avon & Somerset Constabulary, Avon & Somerset Probation Trust, Merlin Housing Society, Next Link, Survive, North Bristol NHS Trust, Sovereign Housing Association, Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership Trust, Victim Support and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group.

The campaign asks friends and relatives to support the person to contact the appropriate services for help. You can seek confidential guidance from charities like Survive or speak to someone you're already in touch with, like a housing officer, your GP, health visitor or social worker. A full list of the agencies you can contact for help and advice is available at www.southglos.gov.uk/helpsomeone