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North Lincolnshire Council has again joined forces with Humberside Police and Scunthorpe United Football Club this year, to help put a stop to violence against women.

In a 16-day campaign, the council and its partners will continue last year’s campaign to help prevent women being attacked in their homes.

Figures show that, nationally, an estimated 1.2 million women experience domestic violence every year – and that around 400,000 are victims of sexual assault.

Each year in North Lincolnshire, Humberside Police respond to between 190 and 250 calls every month.

This coming year, the partnership aims to achieve the White Ribbon Town Award. This is a nationally recognised award that would demonstrate North Lincolnshire’s commitment to the White Ribbon campaign and to reducing domestic abuse.

The White Ribbon campaign aims to end violence against women and promote respectful relationships. It is led by men who are willing to take a stand against violence against women and girls – and be positive role models to other men in the community. These men are known as ambassadors.

The council says that White Ribbon ambassadors are highly respected men from a wide range of sectors, who encourage other men and boys in the community to participate in the global movement to eliminate violence against women and girls.

White Ribbon Day is celebrated on 25 November, but the council is continuing its campaign, with 16 days of action.

In December, the council has organised an awareness-raising event at the Ancholme Leisure Centre in Brigg, to be held on Monday 7 December, from 4pm to 6pm.

Representatives from the council’s Safer Neighbourhoods team and partner agencies will be at the event telling people about the White Ribbon campaign.

The council adds that the wearing of a white ribbon is a statement of men's opposition to violence against women – and men in North Lincolnshire and across the country are being asked to make the following pledge and wear the white ribbon: “I pledge never to commit, condone, or remain silent about men's violence against women in all its forms.”

North Lincolnshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Safer Neighbourhoods, Councillor Carl Sherwood, said:
“We are urging men in North Lincolnshire to come forward to pledge their support for the White Ribbon campaign – and stand up to violence against women.

“This year, we will be out in communities letting people know about the campaign and answering people’s questions. Please come show your support at one of our events, or sign up online as an ambassador.

“We recognise that men are also victims of domestic violence – and while the vast majority are women, violence against both men and women is completely unacceptable.

“If you are a victim of domestic violence or know someone who is, report it to the police. There are plenty of people out there who can offer support and advice.”
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