'Loves me, loves me not'

Wednesday 15 July 2020

The Guernsey Soroptimists have launched a campaign raising awareness of what abusive behaviour can look like within relationships.

The group has updated its 'Loves me, Loves me not' posters, bookmarks and cards with further information and is distributing them at various organisations across the island.

The campaign comes after it a recent announcement that the number of calls for incidents of domestic abuse had risen significantly during the weeks of lockdown.

Pictured: One of Soroptimist International's posters.

"We gave out cards in Town on International Day Against Violence," said Local Soroptimist Member, Sue Hollwey. "At that event, a woman working in a nearby shop was curious about what we were doing and when I explained, she asked us for four sets of cards to give to specific friends. The local vicar also asked us to leave cards in the church for people to take.

"We take every opportunity to publicise them. One parent relayed how, as soon as her teenage daughter read the card, she finished with her boyfriend."

Posters will be on display around the island and cards will be available from a number of organisations, including GP surgeries, schools, the Guille-Alles Library and Beau Sejour, among others.

Alternatively, any businesses or individuals who would like free copies of the resources can contact Ms Hollwey on 07781 152966.