Emergency Bags to Support Victims of Domestic Abuse
A new initiative to support victims of domestic abuse has seen 30 emergency bags delivered for use across the Dyfed-Powys Police area. Filled with essential items such as toiletries, non-perishable snacks, and emergency supplies, the bags are designed to offer…
Dyfed-Powys Police demonstrates its commitment to domestic violence after detaining violent criminal within 30 minutes of victim’s 999 call
The courageous actions of a domestic abuse victim enabled officers to locate and arrest her violent ex-partner just 30 minutes after he unlawfully showed up at her home. Bobby England, aged 34, of Llangunnor, Carmarthen, breached a restraining order when…
Dyfed-Powys-Police offer advice during the Six Nations rugby tournament in bid to help eliminate domestic violence
Dyfed-Powys Police officers have visited more than 40 Llanelli businesses during the second weekend of the Six Nations rugby tournament in a bid to help eliminate domestic violence. It’s a sad reality that large sporting tournaments can mean an increased risk…
Domestic abuse victims receive Additional Support thanks to pilot project
More than 100 domestic abuse victims in Carmarthenshire have received additional support thanks to a pilot project using policing approach developed in counter terrorism. We’ve been trialling the ‘four Ps’ method during contact with victims of medium risk graded domestic…
South Wales Police launch ‘See Me’ campaign to help people come forward about abuse
‘See Me’, a new campaign by South Wales Police, highlights incidents of VAWG, with victims and survivors telling their own experiences to encourage everyone to stand against all forms of abuse. Amara shares snippets of the years of domestic abuse…
Council employees to get up to 10 days paid leave if victims of domestic abuse
VICTIMS of domestic abuse or sexual violence who work for Carmarthenshire Council are to be given up to 10 days off as paid leave. This can be taken in one go or intermittently, based on needs, for example to allow…