Unfortunately while it’s fun to watch the World Cup and all the celebrations and good vibes going around. It is also important to remember that domestic violence rates in this country go up when England plays.
Research shows that when England loses a match domestic violence rates increase by 38% and 26% if they lose or draw. And given everything going on lately I’m sure racial hate crimes will also increase. Essex police are already putting up precautions in place.
People are gonna get pissed off their heads and that along with the us vs them mentality that football spurts on doesn’t exactly create a safe environment for others to be in.
So while this is a time for celebration we should all be mindful of what impact such an event has behind closed doors.
Linking to some resources:
National Domestic Abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247
Refuge (UK’s largest Domestic Abuse organisation)
Mankind (Supporting Male victims of Domestic Violence)
SARI (Stop Hate against Racism & Inequality)
Galop (LGBTQ+ anti abuse charity)
I hope everyone can have fun during all of this but that most importantly that people are safe.
