Liverpool locals concerned about their behaviour can sign up for new community programme
A local service has launched a new programme to support people in Liverpool who are worried about their behaviour towards a partner or ex-partner. Make a Change is a free programme that helps people who are concerned that they are hurting, scaring or controlling their current or ex-partner to change their behaviour. It’s available to […]
Do you know what the ’55’ code is?
Recently a man was jailed after a violent attack on his girlfriend in her own home. The lady managed to call 999 whilst the attack was going on and used the ’55’ destress code. This system enables victims to press 55 if they are unable to speak to the police operator. This immediately informs the […]
MDVS Successful in gaining £200,000 grant from the Home Office for male perpetrator work
For information only; This project is currently closed as funding has now ceased; MDVS have been successful in attaining a large grant to expand their work with male perpetrators. The £200,000 will allow us to work with ‘convicted’ as well as ‘non-convicted’ males across Liverpool and St Helens. The service will be developed as a […]
Working with Male Abusers
Merseyside Domestic Violence Services is targeting men in a bid to break the pattern of domestic abuse. It says despite 15 years of helping women the instances of domestic abuse are largely unchanged. “We need to work with the men in order to break the cycle,” says Jacqui Nasuh, project manager for the Liverpool organisation. “We have been […]
Government response to domestic abuse during lockdown
During the COVID-19 lockdown it has been shown that domestic abuse calls throughout the UK have risen, due to the fact that victims are stuck inside with their abusers for long periods of time. So what exactly have the government done to tackle this? Firstly, they have set up a dedicated page on their website […]
Lift the Lid
We will transform a disused container to create a Container Coffee Pod. Every cuppa will ‘lift the lid’ on domestic violence so that it is no longer a hidden crime. Every cuppa counts! Reasons to pledge: – PROVIDING A SERVICE – serving quality, affordable coffee to the public. – DEVELOPING PEOPLES SKILLSET – giving volunteers […]
Tony’s DJ Marathon
On Saturday 30th May 2020, Tony’s DJ Marathon took place from 9am-9pm he was playing vinyl records to raise money for MDVS from his dining room whilst live on Twitch. He managed to raise a whopping £2254! When we asked Tony why he decided to raise money for us he stated: ‘I think that what […]
Emotional Abuse: The Signs
Not all abuse is physical. A lot of damage can be made via emotional abuse. It is not always easy to spot the signs, especially when the abuse is coming from a partner, friend or family member. Today we will run through what to look out for. WHAT IS EMOTIONAL ABUSE? Emotional abuse, also known […]
Coping during lockdown
Coping during lockdown is a difficult time for anyone, however, it is especially difficult for those who are dealing with domestic abuse. It has been shown that domestic abuse calls have doubled during this time. As well as contacting us on 07802 722703 or emailing us at info.mdvs@ymail.com. Here are some other things you can […]
Emergency Crisis Intervention needed: COVID-19 Pandemic
During this Coronavirus outbreak it’s our aim to raise awareness of the impact isolation and economic instability will have upon the most vulnerable members of our communities. Latest: NINE die in string of killings as UK enters second week of quarantine: Family of four are found dead at home, a husband is charged with killing […]