Hampshire County Council is urging residents to speak up about domestic abuse.

This comes ahead of White Ribbon Day on Monday, November 25, which marks the start of the United Nations' 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

Cllr Russell Oppenheimer, the council's cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: "It’s vital that we speak up about domestic abuse to reduce it.

"Making a single phone call could make all the difference to someone’s safety and wellbeing who may not feel able to reach out themselves."

The council commissions services such as the Hampton Trust and Stop Domestic Abuse to tackle abuse and create safer communities.

Each year in Hampshire, an estimated 34,100 women and 18,000 men aged 16 and over are victims or survivors of domestic abuse, with 42,600 children and young people also affected.

If you or someone you know is affected by domestic abuse, call the Hampshire Domestic Abuse advice line on 03300 165112.