2021 Euro tournament led to doubled alcohol-related abuse referrals for Wiltshire's FearFree helpline.

During Euro 2021, Wiltshire, England's FearFree helpline saw a surge in calls due to alcohol-accelerated abuse, with double the pre-pandemic referral levels. FearFree CEO, Claire Marshall, stated that their charity, working to end domestic abuse and sexual violence, receives 70-100 weekly referrals. Despite growing societal problems, violence against women and girls remains underreported, and Marshall highlights the broken and underfunded system.

August 03, 2024
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