Old Firm match day domestic violence

[hibiedude]

HUNDREDS of known wifebeaters are to get police warnings in the run-up to Sunday's Old Firm clash.

Officers will call on the thugs to warn them that violence at home on the day of the match will not be tolerated.
The visits to 800 men from both sides of the divide are part of a major drive to tackle spiralling domestic violence.

On average, Strathclyde Police are now called to 73 domestic violence incidents every day.

And the figures go off the scale at New Year and after Old Firm matches.

Many abusers will have been nowhere near the match.

[Steve-O]

HUNDREDS of known wifebeaters are to get police warnings in the run-up to Sunday's Old Firm clash.

Officers will call on the thugs to warn them that violence at home on the day of the match will not be tolerated.
The visits to 800 men from both sides of the divide are part of a major drive to tackle spiralling domestic violence.

On average, Strathclyde Police are now called to 73 domestic violence incidents every day.

And the figures go off the scale at New Year and after Old Firm matches.

Many abusers will have been nowhere near the match.

Glad to hear that it will be tolerated on all other days :agree:

[hibiedude]

Glad to hear that it will be tolerated on all other days :agree:

That's what the story seems to be saying :grr:

[Betty Boop]

HUNDREDS of known wifebeaters are to get police warnings in the run-up to Sunday's Old Firm clash.

Officers will call on the thugs to warn them that violence at home on the day of the match will not be tolerated.
The visits to 800 men from both sides of the divide are part of a major drive to tackle spiralling domestic violence.

On average, Strathclyde Police are now called to 73 domestic violence incidents every day.

And the figures go off the scale at New Year and after Old Firm matches.

Many abusers will have been nowhere near the match.

Not just Strathclyde police running this campaign!


Lothian and Borders Police is using this weekend's Derby match at Easter Road (3rd January) to tackle violence against women.
Police will send out a bluetooth message to over 17,000 supporters asking them never to commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women.
Hibs and Hearts players will also wear special white ribbon badges in support of the White Ribbon Campaign against domestic abuse.
The players' show of support is part of a Lothian and Borders Police campaign to combat domestic abuse over the festive season when violence against women typically escalates. The campaign aims to make people aware that violence against women will not be tolerated in Lothian and the Borders.
Chief Superintendent Gill Imery, Safer Communities Department, said: "Unfortunately, during the festive period, incidents of domestic abuse are known to increase. As a result, Lothian and Borders Police are actively trying to raise awareness of this issue and of organisations which can provide support, advice and assistance.
"Lothian and Borders Police is determined to tackle domestic abuse. The White Ribbon Campaign is one of many initiatives we support in an effort to reduce the suffering faced by those unfortunate enough to find themselves in an abusive relationship.
"The campaign is in line with the Force's push towards prevention, addressing the root causes of crime through targeted initiatives and increased co-operation with agencies in the public and private sectors."
Hibernian FC Manager John Hughes said: "Hibernian FC is delighted to support Lothian and Borders Police in their efforts to tackle domestic abuse. We hope that by wearing white ribbons during the derby match our players will help highlight this important issue to a wide audience."

For more information visit www.whiteribboncampaign.co.uk

[Killiehibbie]

What about domestic violence against men? Some of these wee guys have big scary partners.

[hibiedude]

Not just Strathclyde police running this campaign!


Lothian and Borders Police is using this weekend's Derby match at Easter Road (3rd January) to tackle violence against women.
Police will send out a bluetooth message to over 17,000 supporters asking them never to commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women.
Hibs and Hearts players will also wear special white ribbon badges in support of the White Ribbon Campaign against domestic abuse.
The players' show of support is part of a Lothian and Borders Police campaign to combat domestic abuse over the festive season when violence against women typically escalates. The campaign aims to make people aware that violence against women will not be tolerated in Lothian and the Borders.
Chief Superintendent Gill Imery, Safer Communities Department, said: "Unfortunately, during the festive period, incidents of domestic abuse are known to increase. As a result, Lothian and Borders Police are actively trying to raise awareness of this issue and of organisations which can provide support, advice and assistance.
"Lothian and Borders Police is determined to tackle domestic abuse. The White Ribbon Campaign is one of many initiatives we support in an effort to reduce the suffering faced by those unfortunate enough to find themselves in an abusive relationship.
"The campaign is in line with the Force's push towards prevention, addressing the root causes of crime through targeted initiatives and increased co-operation with agencies in the public and private sectors."
Hibernian FC Manager John Hughes said: "Hibernian FC is delighted to support Lothian and Borders Police in their efforts to tackle domestic abuse. We hope that by wearing white ribbons during the derby match our players will help highlight this important issue to a wide audience."

For more information visit www.whiteribboncampaign.co.uk

Strathclyde police will visit HUNDREDS of known wife beaters but its a bit different police using bluetooth message to over 17,000 supporters asking them never to commit, condone or remain silent about violence against.

I'm not saying it doesn't happen in the Lothian and Borders areas but in the West it's a major issue and has been for years.

Police say that after an old-firm game someone will fighting for there life before most fans get home.

The Scotland today programme on ITV will have its lead story about violence being carried out somewhere in the west as an aftermath of this game.

[Killiehibbie]

Strathclyde police will visit HUNDREDS of known wife beaters but its a bit different police using bluetooth message to over 17,000 supporters asking them never to commit, condone or remain silent about violence against.

I'm not saying it doesn't happen in the Lothian and Borders areas but in the West it's a major issue and has been for years.

Police say that after an old-firm game someone will fighting for there life before most fans get home.

The Scotland today programme on ITV will have its lead story about violence being carried out somewhere in the west as an aftermath of this game.

And hundreds of pubs not even in the same town as the game will have bouncers on the door at lunchtime on a Sunday.

[lapsedhibee]

What about domestic violence against men? Some of these wee guys have big scary partners.

Bit surprised at the terms of the campaign that Hibs are throwing their weight behind, tbh, if it's true that 19% of victims are men (http://www.bbc.co.uk/relationships/domestic_violence/menhh_index.shtml). :hmmm:

[CropleyWasGod]

Bit surprised at the terms of the campaign that Hibs are throwing their weight behind, tbh, if it's true that 19% of victims are men (http://www.bbc.co.uk/relationships/domestic_violence/menhh_index.shtml). :hmmm:

This will be REPORTED cases. IMO, it's likely that the extent of unreported male victims will be much less than that for women.

[ancient hibee]

You mean you can't give the wife a good doing after the game.The country's going to the dogs.

[heretoday]

This reminds me of an advert in a Dunfermline v Hibs programme back in the 60s which was aimed at the married man on the terrace.

"Fair's Fair....give the wife a night out at the Kinema Ballroom."

Yeah the old bag'll love that.....