Final Plea To Help Norfolk's NSPCC Centre
October 30, 2008 6:19 PM
Monday is the last day for members of the public to have their say over a proposal to close the NSPCC Norfolk Family Support Service. The centre and its team of 8 staff have provided help to hundreds of children and families who have experienced domestic violence across Norfolk.
The NSPCC is looking at ways of cutting costs due to concerns over the impacts of the credit crunch. However, campaigners warn that current financial instabilities could mean that the services provided by the centre are needed now more than ever.
Simon Wright, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesman for Norwich South, said:
"Norfolk police attend dozens of cases of domestic violence in the county every single day. Many families in Norfolk are facing mounting financial problems leading to heightened tensions. There's a real danger that problems with domestic violence will get worse over the coming months as more and more households feel the strain. It seems crazy to close this service at time when it could be needed now more than ever before."
"As well as working with families, the NSPCC team in Norfolk have helped to raise awareness about the impact of domestic violence on children. They work with a wide range of organisations in Norfolk and provide the only direct NSPCC service in the county. It would be a big loss if it were to close."
Last year Norfolk police attended almost 10,000 complaints of domestic violence - about 27 every day - but many other families suffer in silence.
The consultation over the future of the centre ends on Monday 3 November. Responses should be sent to ldoe@nspcc.org.uk
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