2010年南非世界杯已然拉开大幕,世界各国球迷们欢欣鼓舞。但是,各国的警察们却陷入了繁忙之中,这是为什么呢?请看下文:
" |. g9 ~# b- i0 H Police forces across the north-east of England have teamed up to tackle domestic violence during this year's World Cup.
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Cleveland, Northumbria and Durham police's "Kick off" campaign promotes helplines and raises awareness.
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) D+ q' |/ M4 {2 H5 c According to the police, national research shows a link between alcohol consumption and domestic violence.
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Police said there was a "tendency for domestic violence to increase" during high profile sporting events.# v9 U1 K! A* M% z4 h) _' ?
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The three forces are using the tournament to target offenders and highlight victim support.
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Cleveland police said "hard-hitting" posters showing a bloodied football and detailing contact numbers would be put up in shops, community centres and doctor's surgeries throughout the coming weeks.$ n4 r- Q5 s" {; u% Z6 a' h
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Adverts highlighting the campaign will also be on the radio and the back of buses across the region.2 W9 q" B( }/ [8 O! u7 i2 ^: C* R7 U
+ I$ K. t3 K. r; O5 U! P8 z Leaflets, containing advice and contact numbers for victims and perpetrators, will be distributed, particularly to shops and businesses that sell alcohol.. ^, G% ~% H% E; w
- h! X, P; D: j k: v The leaflet will also contain a World Cup fixture chart to encourage football fans to take one.( E) x& l% v4 R9 i' I F t
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Abuser warning
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- {: O; @* k" F( _8 N Chief Constable of Cleveland Police Sean Price said: "We want to encourage victims who have suffered domestic abuse to come forward and access the specialist support that they need."
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Northumbria Police Temporary Chief Constable Sue Sim said: "We already know that alcohol can be a factor in domestic violence but what should be a celebration for the country shouldn't become a time of misery for some.
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) ^" i& @' y- R, z4 @. a7 l "We're hoping this campaign will serve as a warning to potential abusers.": L+ C3 b2 P; C1 t" F0 ?& [) U
6 B: V, M3 Q9 D. V. y Durham Constabulary Assistant Chief Constable Michael Banks said : "We recognise there is a tendency for incidents of domestic abuse to increase during high-profile sporting events such as the World Cup." |