2008

Break the silence

For the first time the crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers is appealing to the public to give information they may have about domestic abuse of a loved one, colleague or neighbour.  Read more…

Warwickshire sees increase in successful domestic violence prosecutions

Warwickshire Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) successfully prosecuted over 350 defendants last year for domestic violence offences, an increase of 47 per cent on the year before. There was also an eight per cent increase in the overall conviction rate for domestic violence cases in the Warwickshire from 77 per cent in 2006/2007 to 85 per cent in 2007/2008.  Read more…

Warwickshire Against Domestic Abuse launches Christmas campaign

Warwickshire Against Domestic Abuse is today, 25 November, launching a Christmas campaign aimed at encouraging perpetrators of domestic abuse to do something to change their behaviour.  Read more…

Beating the bullies

Schools and local services will come together next week to support national anti-bullying week with a series of activities around the county. This year the week runs from 17 – 21 November with a theme of Being Different – Belonging Together. Everyone is being encouraged to lend their support by taking part in activities coordinated by Warwickshire’s Anti-bullying Partnership.  Read more…

Is the west midlands drinking itself to death?

Regional alcohol group launch West midlands big drink debate www.bigdrinkdebate.co.uk  Read more…