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People behind domestic abuse charity are “unsung hereos”
15/04/2024
Reducing the Risk of Domestic Abuse has supported over 2,500 people since it was founded
The people behind a charity which works to tackle domestic abuse have been described as unsung heroes by Banbury’s MP.
Victoria Prentis MP met representatives from Reducing the Risk of Domestic Abuse at the Hill Community Centre last week. The Oxfordshire-based charity aims to ensure the safety and empowerment of the victims of abuse and those who support them.
Reducing the Risk has supported over 2,500 people since it was founded in 2007 by bringing together local initiatives and services to achieve maximum impact.
Mrs Prentis joined CEO Dawn Hodson and other representatives from the charity to hear how they support victims and help them navigate the criminal justice system.
Across the country Reducing the Risk offer ongoing training and support to over 2,300 front line staff.
Mrs Prentis said: “Domestic abuse is a very real issue that has devastating consequences for victims which is why the work that Dawn and the team do is so important.
“Reducing the Risk provide safe, confidential support for over 200 victims at high risk of harm and trauma each year, helping many of them to navigate the criminal justice system. Working in an extremely joined-up way, the team bring local partners and agencies together to ensure the safety and wellbeing of victims and survivors and to reduce the risk of domestic abuse in our community and beyond.
“Dawn, Emma, Stewart, Nikki and the rest of the team really are unsung heroes.”
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam