The 16 days of action campaign

The 16 days of action campaign commences today, 25 November, and we are using the opportunity to highlight the good work that goes on throughout the year to tackle domestic abuse.  

We will be joining partners across the county, including the Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Specialist Service (LDASS), to highlight the potentially vital support and help available.

Force lead for domestic abuse, Detective Chief Inspector Rachael Cox said, “Building trust and encouraging victims to seek help is an ongoing mission for police and partners, and we will take every opportunity to engage the county on domestic abuse. We will be highlighting what abusive behaviour is and promoting the services that support victims. This is a 16 day campaign, however our staff work tirelessly throughout the year - this is just an extra opportunity to give an insight into that work and demonstrate that this is a priority for us.”  

We will be using the 16 days of action campaign to highlight the initiatives and mechanisms in place to protect and help victims of abuse, such as Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Safe Spaces and Clare’s Law. We will talk about what constitutes abuse, highlighting ‘red flag’ behaviours and emphasising that abuse is not always physical – it can be financial or psychological.  

DCI Rachael Cox continued, “Our job, year round, is targeting perpetrators of domestic abuse to keep people safe from harm. If you need help, please call us. We understand that it’s a difficult step to take, but we want every person in the county to know that there is help and support regardless of if you decide to report to us.”

Following research from the University of Lincoln, which showed that victims of abuse from Eastern European countries may experience particular barriers in getting help, we launched a multi-language campaign with Crimestoppers, aiming to dispel myths and signpost to support. Find out more here.

If you need help

If you or your children are in immediate danger you should always call 999. If it’s not an emergency, you can call on 101 or report online.

If you don't want to call us you can access help from specialist domestic abuse services:

Find out about the Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Specialist Service (LDASS) here.

The National Domestic Violence Helpline is a 24hr Freephone available on 0808 2000 247 operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you are a child or young person and domestic abuse is happening in your home or relationship, Childline is available on 0800 1111. 

Safe spaces are available in UK pharmacies including Boots, Superdrug, Morrisons and many independent pharmacies. Go to the healthcare counter and ask to use the safe space where you can access support.

If you are abusive, get help. Call the Respect helpline on 0808 802 4040 or use webchat on the Respect website.