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World cup domestic abuse warning |
safe & sound, has issued a warning ahead of world cup fever about the likelihood of increased domestic abuse incidents. 
During the 2006 world cup, incidents of domestic abuse increased by up to 31 per cent and many of the offenders were found to be under the influence of alcohol.
As a result, the campaign to encourages women at risk of domestic abuse to identify patterns of violence and how to respond in different situations.
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One thousand caught the buzz |
A record number of children and young people from across Dudley borough have  given their views on safer bus travel.
Members of Dudley Youth Council (DYC) recorded a total of 998 responses from young bus passengers in a recent safer bus travel online survey.
The DYC, which is supported by Dudley Council’s youth service, worked with Dudley safe & sound and Centro, the region’s transport authority, which developed and hosted the survey.
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The partnership have issued a set of minimum standards they will follow when dealing with anti-social behaviour (ASB).
The standards highlight the commitment made by safe & sound partners to work together to prevent, tackle and resolve ASB in the borough.
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Mephedrone is a stimulant, with effects similar to amphetamines (speed) and ecstasy (MDMA). It comes as a white or off-white powder, and is usually sold on the internet - either loose in bags or sometimes in capsules.
It's often described as a plant food, research chemical or bath salts not for human consumption. It is thought that the chemical is made abroad and shipped into the UK.
With Parliamentary agreement, it will be controlled as a Class B drug on the 16 April 2010 along with other cathinome derivatives.
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Do you know the warning signs of dating abuse?
He/she's cute, funny, smart... jealous, possessive, abusive? Do you recognise the warning signs of dating abuse?
He/she wants to know where you are, who you're with and what you're doing or wearing every second. Who wouldn't be stoked right? Wrong! These may be warning signs of worse things to come.
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Hidden Victims of Domestic Abuse |
“Children are undoubtedly the hidden victims of domestic abuse because in nine out of ten cases they are involved in some way.” That’s the shocking statement from Dudley Council’s domestic abuse co-ordinator Anne Boden.
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