Dyfed Powys Police supports White Ribbon Day 25th November 2015

The White Ribbon Day campaign is an international movement with an aim to help stop violence against women by encouraging men to pledge their support. The pledge is a public commitment to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women.

Chief Constable Simon Prince and Police and Crime Commissioner Christopher Salmon supported the campaign by signing a pledge book with Carmarthenshire Domestic Forum.

Chief Constable Simon Prince said

“More than two women in the UK are killed every week as a result of violence perpetrated by men and the White Ribbon Day campaign is an opportunity for men to say ‘no more’.”

Police and Crime Commissioner Christopher Salmon said

“I’m proud to support this campaign. I won’t commit or condone violence against women – and will do everything I can to help vulnerable people.”

Natalie Hardess, Domestic Abuse Coordinator for Carmarthenshire said:

“White Ribbon Day is about men making a stand to say they won’t commit or condone any forms of violence against women. We’re trying to get the support from men to sign the White Ribbon Day pledge. This is also an opportunity to work with lots of agencies, including Carmarthen Domestic Abuse Services, Women’s Institute, Hafan Cymru, Victim Support, CAB Witness Service, The Soroptimists, throughout the month of November to raise awareness of violence against women and domestic abuse in particular.”

If anyone feels they are the victim of abuse or if you are worried about a friend or family member please call police on 101 or the Wales Domestic Abuse helpline ‘Live Fear Free’ on 0808 80 10 8000”.