'It's all just coming together...': The families living in fear of the World Cup
As the world gears up for the return of football's biggest competition, preparations for fanzones and parties are in full swing. But for some, the lead-up to the World Cup focuses on a somewhat darker side of the tournament.
READ MORE: 'I looked old, empty and drained - but now I'm living my best life thanks to my divorce' "That message of working with people who harm can be quite controversial - but it has to be part of the solution," Michelle said. "We never work with just a perpetrator, or just those they have harmed. We always take them together."
The team recognise that sport is a common trigger for aggression among both adults and children. Joe Chlebick, service manager for children and young people, focuses on 'early intervention work' with children as young as 11 - trying to break the pattern of violence early and stop it carrying over into adult relationships.
Partner support worker Indhu Sharma told the M.E.N that alcohol consumption around potential World Cup viewings and parties can exacerbate problems with domestic abuse. She said the team are working on plans to help keep people safe, and are very aware of the 'anxiety' that the tournament might cause for those in harmful relationships.
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