Three members of Soroptimist international of Weston-super-Mare had a meeting with Det Supt Marie Wright, Avon and Somerset Police Officer with responsibility for investigating Domestic Violence cases. DS Wright was able to reassure the Soroptimists that, despite cuts in funding and manpower, domestic abuse cases were treated as high priority and she was setting up new initiatives such as a programme for perpetrators of violence. She was delighted to receive some “Loves me, loves me not” bookmarks for Police officers to hand out where appropriate.
Ruth Thomas, SI President, said “Following from our Soroptimists Railing Against Abuse march which took place on November 25th, it was good to meet Det Supt Wright and be assured that the police take domestic violence cases very seriously. This is important, considering that 2 women every week are killed by their partner or ex-partner”