Amidst the festive season, which often sees an unfortunate surge in domestic abuse cases, the UK government has taken a significant step by launching an interactive tool aimed at assisting businesses and charities in identifying and addressing instances of domestic economic abuse.
Reports to police forces in England and Wales concerning domestic abuse have historically surged around Christmas, with a notable 25% increase during this period. Statistics reveal that every hour, police receive over 100 calls linked to domestic abuse, and a striking 95% of victims experience economic abuse.
The newly introduced tool, accessible on GOV.UK, targets call handlers in organizations, empowering them to recognize signs of abuse when dealing with customers or clients.