Emergency kits for abuse victims

Free emergency essentials kits for people fleeing domestic abuse have been delivered to Lincolnshire Police.

The 30 kits were packed and delivered by the team from Amazon in Peterborough in partnership with the Multibank for officers to give to people who have had to leave their homes at short notice. Police forces are often the first point of contact for people impacted by domestic abuse.

The kits contain new mobile phones with credit, toiletries, including sanitary towels, toothbrushes and toothpaste, non-perishable snacks, emergency children's items, notebooks, writing materials, a whistle, and a mini torch. 

Detective Superintendent Rachael Cox from to Lincolnshire Police, explained: “Having to leave home to avoid abuse is an unfortunate reality for too many people. When they come to us, we want to assure them that they are safe, supported and heard. These kits from Amazon and multibank give us an additional way of supporting people.

“Because of these kits, we can give people back some independence while we investigate the abuse. Phones are often required as evidence in these cases, so having a backup is incredibly important for helping people keep in touch with their support networks during stressful circumstances.

“Thank you to the Amazon team and multibank for taking the initiative to put together the emergency kits.”

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse, please consider reporting it online or via 101. If you are in danger or in an emergency situation, please call 999.

Find out more about what domestic abuse is, how to report, and the support organisations available.