A former specialist PSNI Domestic Violence officer has urged people to be ‘Alert and Aware’ of domestic abuse in all its forms, which statistics have shown significantly increase over the Christmas period.
Nuala Lappin, who is now a consultant in addressing and raising awareness of domestic violence, said everyone should be ‘Alert and Aware’ of what constitutes domestic abuse – which is not confined to physical assault alone – as well as the options and support available.