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‘No Age Limit’: The Hidden Face of Domestic Abuse

Published on 12 July 2023 12:07 PM

We are pleased to announce that, in collaboration with key partner agencies and organisations, we will be hosting a morning conference: ‘No Age Limit’: The Hidden Face of Domestic Abuse on Thursday 20th July 2023 at Barnsley College. The conference will focus on tackling domestic abuse in older households and improving our local offer in Barnsley.

This event has been arranged by the following organisations:

  • Age UK Barnsley
  • Barnsley Council
  • Independent Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS)
  • NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
  • South Yorkshire Police

With support from the Safer Barnsley Partnership.

Commenting, Age UK Barnsley Chair of Trustees Tricia Watters said:

“We know from the work that we do in our communities that there is no age limit to domestic abuse. Older people are just as likely to suffer from  violence, coercion and abuse in their later years, from a spouse or other family members. Many of these adults are reluctant  to come forward and seek help and support as they don’t see images of themselves in the press..

“I am hugely proud that this conference is taking place, bringing together the key partners across Barnsley to strengthen our local offer and ensure that no older person has to live in fear of domestic abuse and violence.

“I would like to thank everyone who has been involved in organising this conference.”

Commenting, a spokesperson from the Safer Barnsley Partnership added:

‘’Reducing domestic abuse has been a key priority for the Safer Barnsley Partnership. Following the release of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, raising awareness and indeed creating opportunities to better understand how we can tackle challenges and find solutions by working together with our communities is key to our success. Safer Barnsley partnership is committed to a zero tolerance of any type of domestic abuse and therefore fully support this joint initiative.’’

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Notes for Editors

  • Places are strictly limited and only those who have booked will be able to attend. Please contact enquiries@ageukbarnsley.org.uk if you would like to enquire about attendance.