Officers in England and Wales are going to get specialist advice from the new College of Policing guidance, on how to spot patterns of domestic abuse.
David Tucker - head of the college’s crime and criminal justice faculty, said
‘It is the responsibility of the perpetrator to stop the abuse and the responsibility of the police to bring the perpetrator to justice - the victim is not responsible for either.’
Adding that domestic abuse should be pro-actively investigated and that police should be ‘properly trained’.
It will also advise senior officers ‘about the need for specialist staff to deal with cases of abuse and ensure victims receive the best possible support.’
The full article can be found on BBC News here.
This seems a big step forward in educating the police officers that will be involved in domestic abuse cases. As I’ve mentioned before, I am in favour of anything that helps domestic abuse victims feel supported or safe.
If you are worried about any aspect of domestic abuse or maybe even worried about a friend, contact me or Sally Fitzherbert or ring us on 029 2039 5888 to have a chat.
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