Christmas time should be a
happy time of year however regrettably the reality is that for many
organisations such as Womens Aid the number of calls to their services rocket.
Last December crisis calls
increased by 77% to Solace for people who were seeking refuge from abusive
relationships. These people attend at the refuges often with only the
clothes they are wearing and nothing else. The refuge will always
try and supply them with food, toiletries and additional clothing but due to
demand their resources are often limited.
It is estimated that
some victims stay in abusive relationship for up to 6 years before they seek
help.
Speaking to PA news agency,
Asalet Tulaz, advice line manager for Solace, said “ the charity will still be
operating as normal this festive period to respond to emergency and crisis
calls and have geared up “additional support” for the Christmas and New
Year rota. “
Solace is hoping to raise
awareness through a new campaign and film #womenwithnothing, which will
highlight the struggles victims of domestic abuse can go through during the
holiday season.
The charity is also raising
funds to provide each victim with a box of fundamentals for the first night
they access the refuge, this boxes will include Shampoo, soap, sanitary
products and other essential items.
The film is available to view
on the Solace website where £10 donations can be made.
If you require any advice or
assistance in relation to domestic abuse, please contact our dedicated Family
team here at Ramsdens. The team will provide the reassurance and help you may
need and can connect you with a number of different support agencies in the
local area.
If you would like to speak with a member of our Family team, please call us on 08000 147720, or send us an email to book a free information session at any of our offices across Yorkshire.