当局指出, 北爱尔兰家庭虐待电话在节日期间增加, 以新年节为顶峰。 Domestic abuse calls in Northern Ireland rose during the holidays, peaking on New Year’s Day, authorities say.

北爱尔兰警方报告,12月20日至1月2日共接到1 407次家庭虐待电话,比上一年的1 290次有所增加,新年的电话量最高,为116次。 Police in Northern Ireland reported 1,407 domestic abuse calls from December 20 to January 2, a rise from 1,290 the previous year, with New Year’s Day seeing the highest volume at 116 calls. 当局将增加的原因归结于节日压力因素,如经济压力、酗酒和长时间的家庭生活时间。 Authorities attribute the increase to holiday stressors like financial pressure, alcohol use, and prolonged family time. 侦探警长Kerry Brennan强调,在假期期间虐待不会停止,而且仍然可以通过紧急服务、非紧急热线以及家庭和性虐待求助热线提供全天候支助。 Detective Superintendent Kerry Brennan stressed that abuse does not pause during holidays and that 24/7 support remains available via emergency services, non-emergency lines, and the Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline.