RGP officers were at Bayside School and the Gibraltar College today to raise awareness about domestic abuse. 

Officers from the Domestic Abuse and Safeguarding Teams talked to Year 11 and A- Level students about a range of issues including sexting, stalking, emotional, physical and sexual abuse, and coercive behaviour. 

The officers also explained what help was available to students on the Rock and who they can speak to. 

Detective Inspector (Ag) Katie Chappory, who leads the RGP’s Domestic Abuse Team (DAT), said after the delivery of the presentations today: “The presentations were well received and feedback from the students and teachers was very encouraging with a lot of questions being asked by the participants after the presentation. Prevention of this type of crime through awareness is a priority for the Public Protection Unit.” 

The Domestic Abuse Awareness training is being rolled out across different age groups at Westside, Bayside and the Gibraltar College as part of a worldwide 16-day campaign running this month, which focusses on eliminating gender-based violence.

For more information about the campaign visit: https://idas.org.uk/16-days

Alternatively, if you are a victim of domestic violence or any of the issues raised in this report, or know of anyone who is, there are several ways you can report it to the Royal Gibraltar Police. 

• Non-emergency 200 72500
• Emergency 199
• Online www.police.gi/report-online