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Domestic abuse charity says it needs help to manage expected influx of helpline calls at Christmas
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A CHARITY that helps survivors of domestic abuse says it will need extra help to manage a predicted 600 helpline calls on December 24 and 25
A spike in incidents of abuse reported to the police occurs each Christmas. Free-flowing booze, financial pressures and being cooped up inside all put an extra burden on relationships – making the festive period a particularly dangerous time for survivors.
Advice-line manager for Solace Women’s Aid Asalet Tulaz said there would be more staff on duty “as we recognise the importance of the services being available for survivors when everything else is shut.”
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