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DAPOs are being rolled out in Tameside(Image: ABNM Photography)<\/p>\nIt’s part of a national trial taking place in Greater ManchesterDAPOs are being rolled out in Tameside(Image: ABNM Photography)<\/p>\n
New powers to stop domestic abuse have been rolled out in another Greater Manchester borough.<\/p>\n
Four Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs) have already been issued in Tameside<\/a> since the scheme was extended to the borough earlier this month. They make up more than 300 orders secured across Greater Manchester since a trial began last year.<\/p>\n Greater Manchester Police<\/a> is one of three forces across the country taking part in the two-year national pilot for the new DAPOs.<\/p>\n The new type of order was first launched in Bury last November before being rolled out in Wigan<\/a> and Manchester earlier this year.<\/p>\n Sign up to the MEN Court newsletter here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n On July 7, Tameside became the fourth borough in Greater Manchester to take part in the trial with four orders already issued there.<\/p>\n Victims can apply for a DAPO directly or through an advocate, but most of the orders issued so far have been requested by police.<\/p>\n Police can apply for a court to issue a DAPO, even if the victim does not want one, if they believe it is necessary to keep them safe.<\/p>\n Breaching the order is a criminal offence punishable by up to five years in prison. Several offenders have been jailed for breaches so far.<\/p>\n It comes as the Manchester Evening News campaigns to strengthen protective orders<\/a> with a minimum prison sentence for breaches.<\/p>\n The campaign was launched last year in memory of Caroline Gore<\/a> who was killed by her abusive ex-partner at her flat in Wigan, less than four weeks after he was spared jail for a second breach of a two-year restraining order which prohibited him from contacting her.<\/p>\n Unlike Domestic Violence Protection Orders which the DAPOs are replacing, these new orders issued by courts are not time limited.<\/p>\n Last month, a 10-year DAPO was secured to protect a woman in Bury. It is thought to be the longest such order issued so far in the UK.<\/p>\n Domestic abuse help<\/p>\n If you\u2019re experiencing domestic abuse, below you\u2019ll find a list of organisations who can assist you:<\/p>\n Call the UK police non-emergency number, 101, if you need support or advice from the police and it’s not an emergency. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use our textphone service on 18001 101.<\/p>\n Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse Helpline<\/a> – Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm, except bank holidays. For anyone experiencing domestic abuse. Includes a language service and advice for the LGBT community.<\/p>\n End the Fear<\/a> – Includes information on local help all over Greater Manchester.<\/p>\n Wigan and Leigh Dias drop-in centre<\/a> – Works with women and men who are experiencing or recovering from domestic violence and abusive relationships and helps them to regain control of the situation.<\/p>\n