Police in Prestonhave launched a new campaign to raise awareness of domestic violence.
Officers from the Public Protection Unit (PPU) will work with partner agencies as part of the campaign.
Activity in Preston will include working with Preston Womens' Refuge to hold information sessions to provide help, support and advice to those suffering domestic violence.
The police will also conduct targeted arrests of suspected offenders.
National figures show domestic violence accounts for around 15 per cent of all violent crime, and will involve one in four women and one in six men at some point in their lives.
Tragically, two women are murdered every week in the UK as a result of domestic, accounting for 35 per cent of all murders.
If you are a victim of domestic violence call the Preston Women's Refuge on 01772 201601 or the South Ribble Women's Refuge on 01772 435865.
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