Cumbria Police is urging the public that the force is continuing to support anybody who is a victim of domestic abuse or anyone who is concerned about someone who may be.
With the country on lockdown, police need to ensure that victims of domestic abuse feel able to contact them, particularly adults living with domestic abuse and children being exposed to it.
Everyone is being asked to look out for each other as much as possible, including the likes of postal workers, delivery drivers, food delivery companies and carers who will still be visiting houses and can report any signs of abuse or concerns to police.
A free app called ‘Bright Sky’ can be downloaded onto mobile phones to provide support and information for domestic violence victims and can also be used by practitioners or anyone looking for information to support victims.
The app, which can be disguised for those concerned about their partner monitoring their phone, is available in four languages and holds a UK-wide directory of domestic abuse support services with full contact details, a secure journal tool to record incidents of abuse by text, audio, video or photo without it being stored onto the phone itself and a 999 emergency dialler.
Victim Support can be reached on 0300 303 015 or online in its Live Chat, Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm, and outside these hours on 0808 168 9111.
Victims of domestic abuse can report non-emergency incidents by calling 101 or emailing [email protected] – in an emergency always call 999.
For more information on support services available visit: www.cumbria.police.uk/Advice-Centre/Personal-Safety/Domestic-Abuse.aspx
