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World Cup domestic abuse campaign in Isle of Man

BBC Published Jun 14, 2010 Reviewed Jul 2, 2026 ✓ Reviewed by citations.press editors

According to statistics, people are the victim of domestic abuse 35 times before reporting it.

35 incidents · domestic abuse Judith Bradford, Detective Constable, Multi Agency Public Protection Unit (MAPPU)

A total of 325 incidents of domestic abuse were reported to MAPPU from March 2009 to March 2010.

325 incidents · domestic abuse police

Of the 325 reported domestic abuse incidents, 170 involved violence.

170 incidents · domestic abuse involving violence police

Officers arrested 151 people in relation to domestic violence.

151 people · arrests for domestic violence police

Reports of domestic violence doubled during previous international football tournaments.

2 times · reports of domestic violence police

Police in the Isle of Man have started a campaign against domestic violence to coincide with the World Cup.

Reports of domestic violence doubled during previous international football tournaments, police said.

Victims are being urged to report incidents of domestic abuse as soon as possible.

Family, friends and neighbours are also being encouraged to contact police if they have concerns about domestic violence.

Det Con Judith Bradford, of the Multi Agency Public Protection Unit (MAPPU) said: "According to statistics, people are the victim of domestic abuse 35 times before reporting it.

"By contacting MAPPU, we can give them support and advice and put them in touch with various support agencies such as Victim Support, Women's Aid and the Alcohol Advisory Service if appropriate.

"Additionally, people can self-refer to us if they want to attend a course to help domestic abusers run by the probation service on Saturday mornings, over four weeks."

A total of 325 incidents of domestic abuse were reported to MAPPU from March 2009 to March 2010, police said.

Of those, 170 incidents involved violence and 192 involved alcohol. Officers arrested 151 people in relation to domestic violence.

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