Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell has backed calls for domestic abuse-related suicides to be formally recognised in law …
Domestic Abuse
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Merseyside Police Commissioner Emily Spurrell has secured more than £250,000 of Home Office funding to support a new pilot programme …
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Victims and survivors of domestic abuse will be better protected from perpetrators after Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner secured £120,000 …
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The 2026 Fifa World Cup is heading to its exciting climax, with England hoping to secure a place in the …
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Merseyside Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner are today (Friday 1 May) launching a major new phase of their …
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Merseyside Police is committed to ensuring that women and girls feel safe when enjoying the night-time economy (NTE) across the …
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The voices of victim-survivors will continue to drive the work to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) across Merseyside, …
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Tuesday (2 December) saw the publication of Part 2 of the Angiolini Inquiry into preventing sexually motivated crimes against women …
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Knowsley’s Crime and Communities team have been engaging with women and girls about their experiences using public transport. In collaboration …
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Merseyside Police has arrested 17 people across Merseyside as part of a crackdown on domestic abuse. Teams of local officers, …
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Today is White Ribbon Day and marks the start of the UN’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence and …
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Knowsley Council is seeking to hear resident views, experiences, and perceptions of domestic abuse to help shape the council’s new …
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Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner is once again partnering with women’s services to host a candle-lit vigil to remember local …
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A group of courageous victim-survivors of domestic abuse have come together to share their personal experiences in the form of …
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October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month and Knowsley Council is urging everyone to look out for the red flags in …
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Merseyside Police’s Operation Payback initiative continues to make a meaningful impact across the region by reinvesting money seized from criminals …
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Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell is urging victims of domestic abuse who have a concealed secret phone, to …
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Knowsley Council staff raised over £590 for The Refuge, a 36-bed accommodation for women and children who are escaping domestic …
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Worried someone you know might be a victim of domestic abuse? Have you noticed red flags in a friend or …
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Merseyside Police is supporting a new national initiative in partnership with Amazon, which will see emergency “grab bags” distributed to …
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A pioneering new pilot project aimed at improving support for victims of stalking and harassment has launched in Merseyside. The …
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A man has been jailed after assaulting a woman in Prescot. Thomas Dean, 36, of Lancaster Avenue, in Whiston, appeared …
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Merseyside Police have arrested a number of people across the region as part of a crackdown on domestic abuse. On …
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Spotting the red flags: new campaign launched to help people recognise the warning signs of domestic abuse
by Guy MurphyA major campaign using the experiences of victim-survivors to raise awareness of the red flags of domestic abuse, specifically coercive …
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Does your partner have you questioning your own perception of things in your life? Do you struggle to make simple …
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At the meeting of full Council a Notice of Motion relating to the Epidemic of Violence Against Women and Girls …
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Earlier this week, Knowsley Council approved a further £1m of permanent investment to support domestic abuse victims / survivors. The …
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A Merseyside man has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison for controlling and coercive behaviour. The …
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Christmas is a time for joy but sadly for those who are living through domestic abuse, Christmas can be a …
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Christmas is mostly associated with celebration, joy and socialising with friends and family. However, it is during the festive period …
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With the festive season now upon us, many will be making plans for nights out with friends, family and work …
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Throughout the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, Knowsley Council is putting a spotlight on the work taking …
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As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we’re sharing a range of information on domestic abuse …
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According to research, domestic abuse in LGBTQIA+ relationships occurs with the same frequency as domestic abuse in heterosexual relationships. However, …
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Worried that someone you know might have a history of domestic abuse? Clare’s Law can help you.
by Guy MurphyThe right to ask/know is commonly known as Clare’s Law, or more formally the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS), as …
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It is important that we all know and look out for the signs of domestic abuse, so that we can …
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A new domestic abuse campaign aimed creating lightbulb moments for people unaware they are living in a domestic abuse situation …
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Knowsley Council is once again taking a stand and proudly supporting White Ribbon Day on the 25 November. White Ribbon …
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A man has been charged following an investigation into report of domestic abuse in Knowsley. Officers were called to an …
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Abuse can happen anywhere and to anybody, but sadly it is often more likely to happen somewhere it can be …
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The school summer break is a time for many families to spend long periods of time together, enjoying trips out, …
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With the summer holidays now upon us, Knowsley Council is raising awareness of the impact of domestic abuse on children. …
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Merseyside Police’s ongoing work to safeguard and protect vulnerable victims of domestic abuse and bring offenders to justice has resulted …
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Merseyside Police has detained 11 people across the region as part of a crackdown on domestic abuse, on suspicion of …
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Merseyside Police has arrested 20 people across Merseyside as part of a crackdown on domestic abuse in the last two …
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It’s not the result that committed the abuse – are you worried about your behaviour towards those you love?
by Guy MurphyAs England prepare for the Euro 2024 semi-final and residents make plans to watch the game, we are asking them …
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Ahead of the Euro 2024 Final, Knowsley Council is urging those impacted by domestic abuse to reach out for support …
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Merseyside Police has detained 17 people across the region as part of a crackdown on domestic abuse. On Thursday 30 …
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Partners in Knowsley, including the Council, Merseyside Police and other specialist organisations, are working together to raise awareness of domestic …
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A number of Knowsley residents who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse and are parents have taken their first …
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Merseyside Police has charged three men in Knowsley with domestic-related offences as part of an ongoing campaign to tackle domestic …
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A Prescot man has been charged with arson and domestic assault after a recent incident in Halewood. Officers were called …
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Merseyside Police is supporting the Suzy Lamplugh Trust and partners as part of National Stalking Awareness Week, which runs from …
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Merseyside Police has arrested 24 people across the region as part of a crackdown on domestic abuse. Officers, led by …
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Domestic abuse is a key priority for Knowsley Council and its partners. A range of support is provided to those …