Jersey Police vans raise awareness of domestic abuse support

The police force has wrapped two of its vans with vinyl decals to display the messages

Jersey police vans acting as 'moving billboards' are set to help raise awareness of domestic abuse support.

The project is a collaboration between the police and The Safeguarding Partnership Board as part of its #SpotTheRedFlags campaign.

The force has wrapped two of its vans with vinyl decals displaying messages and contact information.

A spokesperson for the police said it represented its "dedication to protect and support victims and survivors".

'Coercive control'

Child and vulnerable adult protection group The Safeguarding Partnership Board is due to launch the #SpotTheRedFlags campaign on 29 February at The Royal Yacht Hotel.

The campaign was designed to raise awareness of domestic abuse and coercive control and the impacts they can have in the workplace, regardless of a person's gender or sexuality.

A Jersey Police spokesperson said domestic abuse "is not just physical, it's psychological, emotional, financial and sexual.

"Coercive control is a pattern of intimidation, degradation, isolation and control with the use or threat of physical or sexual violence," they said.

Jersey Police said it intended to "make it clear" that such behaviours have "no place in our society".

It added: "If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse or coercive control, you are not alone."

Islanders have been encouraged to reach out, confidentially and safely.