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Police Force Praised For Tweeting Powerful Open Letter To Women In Abusive Relationships<\/b>
\nA police force in Scotland has been praised for using Twitter to help women<\/a> in abusive relationships by writing an open letter telling them: \u201cHelp is out there.\u201d<\/p>\n

Officers on the Lochaber and Skye Police force, which covers the highlands ans islands of western Scotland, addressed a woman<\/a> in the message of support.<\/p>\n

But they later added the message on social media was to help \u201canyone who may be at risk\u201d.<\/p>\n

The series of tweets opens by saying:<\/p>\n

\u201cA letter to a young woman<\/a> in Skye. We know you follow this account and want you to see this.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve told you previously that we think you are at risk of domestic abuse from your partner.\u201d<\/p>\n

A letter to a young woman<\/a> in #Skye. We know you follow this account and want you to see this. We\u2019ve told you previously that we think you are at risk of domestic abuse from your partner.<\/p>\n

November 18, 2017
\nWe want to help you and are doing lots with other agencies to try to keep you safe. You might not see us, you might not even like us being involved but we are always thinking about how we can help you.<\/p>\n

November 18, 2017
\nWe think he\u2019s probably told you, \u201cIt won\u2019t happen again\u201d, \u201cI\u2019m sorry\u201d, \u201cI\u2019ll change\u201d, he\u2019s maybe even told you that it\u2019s your fault – IT\u2019S NOT. The violence, threats, degrading comments and controlling behaviour are not the life you need to lead, it can be better.<\/p>\n

November 18, 2017
\nYou are not trapped and you are not alone, we can help you get out, your family and friends can help you get out and @scotwomensaid can help you get out. Call us, come to the Police station, phone someone, speak to local Womens Aid worker 01478613365 or 0800 027 1234.<\/p>\n

November 18, 2017
\nIt continued:<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to help you and are doing lots with other agencies to try to keep you safe. You might not see us, you might not even like us being involved but we are always thinking about how we can help you. \u201cYour family and friends have told you they think you are in danger \u2013 they support you and want you to be safe. \u201cWe think he\u2019s probably told you, \u2018It won\u2019t happen again\u2019, \u2018I\u2019m sorry\u2019, \u2018I\u2019ll change\u2019, he\u2019s maybe even told you that it\u2019s your fault \u2013 IT\u2019S NOT. \u201cThe violence, threats, degrading comments and controlling behaviour are not the life you need to lead, it can be better. \u201cYou are not trapped and you are not alone, we can help you get out, your family and friends can help you get out and Womens Aid can help you get out. \u201cCall us, come to the Police station, phone someone, speak to local Womens Aid worker 01478613365 or 0800 027 1234. \u201cThere is no excuse for domestic abuse. Help is out there.\u201d
\nMarsha Scott, chief executive of Scottish Women\u2019s Aid, said she thought the tweets were a \u201cgreat, creative use of social media\u201d.<\/p>\n

Scottish Women\u2019s Aid runs a 24\/7 national helpline for women<\/a> who have experienced domestic abuse, as well as a network of local support across the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cLochaber and Skye Police are trying to reach out in a different way which is fascinating and exciting,\u201d she told BBC Scotland.<\/p>\n

@lochaberwa and @Rosswomensaid are the local stars of Women\u2019s Aid and will be well-placed to work with @LochabSkyePol to publicise all the support available. Great to see police and services working together and sharing Scotland\u2019s Helpline: 08000271234 t.co\/m57o2TtYIS<\/a><\/p>\n

November 19, 2017
\nOn behalf of the #HebridesWomensNetwork… thank u so much!!!! I personally know of one #domesticabuse victim who saw this today. This was a genius move on social media x<\/p>\n

November 19, 2017
\nI felt quite emotional reading this. Been there, done that, got out. Took a while, but once I did, I slowly put my life back together. You have the strength to do this, you just need to put one foot in front of each other until you’re out x<\/p>\n

November 18, 2017
\nIf you’re the woman<\/a> and you read this, please please get out of your relationship. They never change they’re not capable. I had 2 violent relationships over 15 years. I’m free now and I can’t say enough how much better life is without abuse. Be strong there’s plenty help for you.<\/p>\n

November 18, 2017
\nSincere thanks for the positive response to our #domesticabuse appeal today. It was a reach-out to anyone who may be at risk – whether you live<\/a> in #Skye or #Stirling, #Lochaber or #Largs. Anyone can be affected, but by reaching out we can start making a difference together<\/p>\n

November 18, 2017
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