Northumbria introduces domestic abuse specialists to control rooms

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Northumbria introduces domestic abuse specialists to control rooms

Northumbria PCC Kim McGuinness has funded the scheme.

Northumbria PCC Kim McGuinness

Date - 13th June 2022
By - Cachella Smith

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Domestic abuse specialists from North East services Wearside Women in Need and Harbour will now sit in control rooms in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear to help support victims. The specialists will be available during identified peak times- primarily...

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