Tell us what should be on abuse website, residents urged
People are being asked what they think should be on a new website dedicated to helping victims of domestic abuse in Warwickshire, which is being developed as part of a crack down on abuse in the county.
Partners and support agencies in Warwickshire, including Warwickshire County Council and Warwickshire Police, are working together to develop the new website, which they hope will be a vital lifeline to domestic abuse victims and will provide them with the essential information they need to get help with their situation.
Thursday (14th February) saw the launch of a consultation questionnaire that asks people where they would turn to for help if they were being abused, how they would search for help and information on the internet and what they think is the most important information that should be included on the new website for Warwickshire.
Roy Wheelwright of the Domestic Abuse team at Warwickshire Police said: “The online questionnaire is completely anonymous and we are encouraging as many people as possible to log on, give their views, and help agencies in Warwickshire to develop a website that will offer the best support possible to domestic abuse victims.
To take part in the questionnaire, people should log on to the Warwickshire Police website at http://www.warwickshire.police.uk/DASurvey.
The questionnaire will close from the 28th of February, and thereafter the feedback received will be analysed and used to help shape future services and initiatives across Warwickshire.
Julie Sullivan, Corporate Community Safety Manager at Warwickshire County Council said: “All of the information you provide will be treated in confidence and is anonymous - we can’t find out who has said what. If you don’t want to answer a question – that’s fine, just continue on to the next one. Any help you can offer us is appreciated.
“The answers to your questions will have an impact upon the design, structure and content of the website – and in turn, an impact on those affected by domestic abuse in Warwickshire.”