Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner backs campaign to end violence against women
The 'Enough' campaign highlights the simple acts anyone can take to challenge perpetrators of abuse.
Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden
Submitted by Sam Cudworth
The local Police and Crime Commissioner is supporting a national campaign to protect women and girls.
Andrew Snowden, Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner, is backing the 'Enough' campaign.
This has been launched by the Home Office to tackle violence against women and girls.
The campaign will use television adverts, billboards, radio advertising and social media to challenge different forms of violence against women.
It is hoped the campaign will encourage people to speak out when they witness abusive behaviour.
Locally, Andrew has committed to tackling domestic abuse and sexual violence.
He said: "It's great to see a national campaign that delivers on the aims set out in the Government's Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and backs the priorities set out in my Police and Crime Plan.
"I have already committed funding to recruit 40 additional officers to establish a new, dedicated rape and sexual offences team.
"Through Lancashire Victim Services I continue to ensure that specialist, face to face support is available for victims of domestic abuse, rape and sexual violence.
"In addition I have funded Operation Night Guardian which was launched in December to focus on safety in the night-time economy and tackle drink spiking to ensure Lancashire residents can safely enjoy a night out.
"Any form of violence against women and girls is clearly unacceptable.
"The changes happening locally, together with the country wide campaign will make a real difference."
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