Campaign launched today to help end domestic abuse
The white ribbon campaign was launched today (Thursday, 27 November) to help tackle domestic violence in Bridgend County Borough.
The launch took place at Civic Offices and is being backed by the Celtic Crusaders, who have agreed to wear a white ribbon, which is the international symbol for the Eradication of Violence Against Women.
Celtic Crusaders Community Development Officer Matthew Pritchard was present at the launch and said: “This is an important initiative which we are pleased to support. By wearing the white ribbon we hope it will raise awareness."
Bridgend County Borough Council's Cabinet Members for Children and Young People Councillor Alana Davies added: "The purpose of today's launch is to raise awareness of this issue which affects both women and men and to inform those affected that there is help and support available out there to those who need it. We would urge these people to take action by contacting either Bridgend Women's Aid or the Welsh Domestic Abuse Helpline."
White ribbons will be available at a number of places around the county borough for a suggested price of £1, including
· Civic Offices, Bridgend (November 27)
· Tesco Brewery Lane (December 2).
· Tesco Maesteg (December 3)
· The Rhiw Shopping Centre (December 4)
White ribbons will also be on sale at Maesteg, Porthcawl and Bridgend police stations and at the Valleys2Coast offices on Court Road, Bridgend and Sensi Beauty in Maesteg.
People suffering domestic abuse can contact the following numbers for advice and support:
· Bridgend Women’s Aid: 01656 766139
· Welsh Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 80 10 800