Hair and beauty students have been trained to spot signs of domestic abuse, as part of a campaign to support victims.
Around 20 students received a full day’s training, led by experts, at Suffolk New College in Ipswich.
The event mirrored the values of Cut It Out campaign, rolled out in Norfolk and other areas of the country after the tragic murder of Norwich mum Kerri McAuley.
It was organised by Suffolk County Council, supported by the safeguarding team at the college.
Hairdressing students at Suffolk New College have received training in how to spot signs of domestic abuse
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Teri Cudby, a domestic abuse champions co-ordinator at Suffolk County Council, said: “Kerri McAuley was murdered by her ex-partner a matter of weeks after sharing her fears of ‘he’s going to kill me’ with her hairdresser.
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“These students are about to enter an industry where their conversations with clients could include similar disclosures.
“This training will increase their knowledge and confidence in responding to disclosures and…
