Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse Helpline release new campaign video ‘Behind Closed Doors’ to educate people on Domestic Abuse

Domestic Abuse (DA) affects 1 in 3 women throughout their lives and happens in all sorts of households and relationships.

There is no such thing as a typical victim or perpetrator, and behaviours can typically be masked from those even closest to them.

The Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse Helpline have developed a short film, which challenges widely held beliefs and conveys the reality of domestic abuse.

The launch of 'Behind Closed Doors' highlights the different ways domestic abuse can manifest, aiming to equip officers to spot warning signs in even the most seemingly normal of environments.

Detective Superintendent Rebecca Boyce of GMP said: "Abusive, controlling behaviour can often be masked, and the ability for officers to spot the tell-tale signs to safely intervene is key.

"The campaign is intended to raise awareness of different scenarios and types of abuse, further implementing GMP’s ethos of keeping women and girls across Greater Manchester safe.

"Greater Manchester Police will NOT tolerate domestic abuse or violence against women and girls. We will listen to you. We will believe you. We can and will help you."

Watch the video here: Behind Closed Doors - The Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse Helpline - YouTube

 

Support Available & Resources

You can report domestic abuse or any crime to GMP directly by calling 101 or 999 in an emergency.

Report any crime online via our website: www.gmp.police.uk

If you are affected by anything you see in this video or need to talk to someone, you can call the Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0800 254 0909 or 999 in an emergency.

Alternatively, you can report any crime or information to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Find more support here: https://www.gmp.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/daa/domestic-abuse/