ST HELENS Council is inviting local people to pledge their support to a project aimed at eradicating domestic abuse.

The White Ribbon campaign was devised by an entirely male group to end violence against women. And St Helens Council is looking to expand on that aim with the message: domestic abuse knows no age, gender, race or religion.

The White Ribbon Campaign follows the well-received ‘Be a Lover, not a Fighter’ campaign, which aimed to stimulate conversation about domestic abuse, thereby eliminating the associated stigma.

Domestic abuse involves a wide range of violent or controlling behaviour and, as one of many local authority White Ribbon supporters across the country, the council wants to ensure that all victims have access to appropriate services and feel effectively supported.

No matter the circumstances, all who have suffered or who are currently suffering abuse, whether physical, emotional, sexual or even financial, are encouraged to come forward and report the crime to the Independent Domestic Violence Advocate on 01744 743 200.

They can also email: domesticviolence@sthelens.gov.uk for advice.

For more information about the campaign and to make your pledge, visit:

www.sthelens.gov.uk/whiteribbon