Staff at West Yorkshire Probation Trust have teamed up with local police to raise awareness of domestic violence and support its victims during the World Cup.
The partnership called 'Don’t let the World Cup leave its mark on you,' was launched after there was a 30 per cent increase in attacks on women during last the World Cup in 2006.
Barbara Bennett, Programmes Manager for West Yorkshire Probation Service Domestic Violence Programme, said: 'World Cup finals can prove to be painful events for many England fans, but the shameful fact is they have proven to be even more painful for many families who suffer from an increase in domestic abuse during the tournament.
'Many men we have worked with have recognised a need to change this behaviour and sought help and proved that it is possible for everyone to enjoy the World Cup safely.
'Don’t let your family pay the penalty for your World Cup passion.'
Detective Inspector Granville Ward, from the police force's Child and Public Protection Unit, said: 'We know that domestic violence increased during the last World Cup and it is hoped that by raising awareness of this we may be able to prevent history repeating itself.'
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