'It can be difficult for victims to seek help but it’s vital they know that they are not alone'

More than 1,700 victims of domestic abuse reached out to support service in 3 months

- Eva Millett

SHOCK figures have revealed that more than 1,700 victims of domestic abuse in Staffordshire needed help from a confidential support service in just three months.

Between April and June of this year, the New Era Domestic Abuse Victim Service supported a total of 1,784 victims including:

94 individuals through the Behaviour Change service - 99% of those engaged reported their thoughts and attitudes had been challenged as a result of attending the intervention programme;

487 child victims - 99% of those who received support reported improved feelings of safety and 100% reported improved knowledge of where to go for help and support;

Nine children through the Behaviour Change service - 99% of those engaged said they would improve their behaviour as a result of the support they had received.