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01/12/2017
Latest figures released by the PSNI show an increase in the number of incidents being reported; from 29,404, up until the end of September this year, from 28,780 for the same period last year.
However, police have said they believe the rising numbers of reported incidents are partly due to the growing confidence in victims meaning they are more willing to come forward.
The statistics read: "In the twelve months to 30 September 2017 there were 29,404 incidents recorded where there was a domestic abuse motivation. Of these 29,404 incidents there were 16,810 which did not contain a crime (i.e. non-notifiable offences or incidents where the circumstances did not amount to an offence being committed). The remaining 12,594 incidents contained one or more crimes (amounting to 14,188 recorded crimes in total)."
Detective Superintendent Ryan Henderson, from the PSNI's Public Protection Branch, said the "number of reports of domestic abuse continues to rise and this tells us that people who may not have previously come forward are taking the courageous step and calling the police".
He added: "We know that domestic abuse is a frightening crime which can affect anyone, often leaving victims feeling isolated and alone. If you are a victim of abuse, please be assured you are not alone and that there are people who can help you. Please come forward and report the matter to police.
"As the Police Service of Northern Ireland, it is our job to keep people safe. Our role is about prevention, protection and prosecution – to prevent further violence, to protect the victim, children and other vulnerable people and to facilitate the prosecution of offenders.
"The police respond to an incident of domestic abuse every 18 minutes. In addition to uniformed officers trained to respond to and investigate domestic incidents, we also have dedicated domestic abuse officers across Northern Ireland to ensure that all domestic abuse crimes are investigated, as well as providing support and information to victims about police procedures and legal proceedings."
Anyone suffering from domestic abuse is encouraged to contact their local police on the non-emergency 101. In an emergency, call 999.
A 24-hour Domestic and Sexual Violence Helpline is also available to anyone who has concerns about domestic or sexual violence, now or in the past, on 0808 802 1414.
(JP/LM)
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Increase In Reports Of Domestic Abuse – PSNI
A senior officer of the Police Service of Northern Ireland has said that police respond to an incident of domestic abuse every 18 minutes.Latest figures released by the PSNI show an increase in the number of incidents being reported; from 29,404, up until the end of September this year, from 28,780 for the same period last year.
However, police have said they believe the rising numbers of reported incidents are partly due to the growing confidence in victims meaning they are more willing to come forward.
The statistics read: "In the twelve months to 30 September 2017 there were 29,404 incidents recorded where there was a domestic abuse motivation. Of these 29,404 incidents there were 16,810 which did not contain a crime (i.e. non-notifiable offences or incidents where the circumstances did not amount to an offence being committed). The remaining 12,594 incidents contained one or more crimes (amounting to 14,188 recorded crimes in total)."
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Detective Superintendent Ryan Henderson, from the PSNI's Public Protection Branch, said the "number of reports of domestic abuse continues to rise and this tells us that people who may not have previously come forward are taking the courageous step and calling the police".
He added: "We know that domestic abuse is a frightening crime which can affect anyone, often leaving victims feeling isolated and alone. If you are a victim of abuse, please be assured you are not alone and that there are people who can help you. Please come forward and report the matter to police.
"As the Police Service of Northern Ireland, it is our job to keep people safe. Our role is about prevention, protection and prosecution – to prevent further violence, to protect the victim, children and other vulnerable people and to facilitate the prosecution of offenders.
"The police respond to an incident of domestic abuse every 18 minutes. In addition to uniformed officers trained to respond to and investigate domestic incidents, we also have dedicated domestic abuse officers across Northern Ireland to ensure that all domestic abuse crimes are investigated, as well as providing support and information to victims about police procedures and legal proceedings."
Anyone suffering from domestic abuse is encouraged to contact their local police on the non-emergency 101. In an emergency, call 999.
A 24-hour Domestic and Sexual Violence Helpline is also available to anyone who has concerns about domestic or sexual violence, now or in the past, on 0808 802 1414.
(JP/LM)
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