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by Change | 28 Nov 2008

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A project is targeting perpetrators of domestic violence who are engaged in alcohol abuse, advising them to seek help.

As part of a campaign tackling domestic violence over the Christmas period, those with alcohol addiction issues are being advised to get assistance.

Warwickshire Against Domestic Abuse (Wada) is launching the initiative, which aims to get those who commit acts of household violence to come forward and seek help.

Kate Farmer, a spokesperson for the Domestic Abuse Counselling Service, claims those who approach her will be treated with respect, as "we judge the act not the person".

She says people who have told themselves their partner winds them up and "when I've had a few drinks things get a bit out of hand" to ring her organisation, as it offers support and counselling to help people overcome this behaviour.

Sue Ingram, the domestic abuse manager at Warwickshire county council, states while alcohol abuse is not a cause of domestic violence it is a contributing factor.

"If you think alcohol is to blame for your behaviour, then you can get help," she asserts.

Earlier in the month, the British Crime Survey revealed alcohol abuse plays a part in nearly 40 per cent of all domestic violence cases.

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