Family of Holly launch campaign to raise awareness about domestic abuse

Holly Bramley's family have launched a campaign to raise awareness about domestic abuseHolly Bramley's family have launched a campaign to raise awareness about domestic abuse
Holly Bramley's family have launched a campaign to raise awareness about domestic abuse
A campaign has been launched in memory of a Lincolnshire woman who died at the hands of her husband in what has been described as “one of the most horrific cases” of domestic abuse police have seen.

Holly Bramley was just 26 years old when her life ended. Her body was discovered in early 2023 and no officer or member of staff will forget any role they played in the aftermath of the incident, or the investigation that followed.

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Lincolnshire Police, together with Holly’s mum, Annette Bramley, and the Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Specialist Service, are delivering a campaign in Holly’s memory, to raise awareness of domestic abuse and promote help and support.

Annette said, “It was a real privilege to be Holly’s mum, I only wish we had been able to do more to save her. I really do hope this campaign will make a difference to someone suffering in the same way.

“The biggest hurdle is getting that person to listen, to realise that they are not in a safe relationship; for them to believe what their worried family and friends can see, that they can't. That's the thing we need to get across because Holly couldn't see what a controlling, coercive fiend he was. But we could.”

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Detective Chief Inspector Rachael Cox is the lead for Domestic Abuse at Lincolnshire Police. She said: “We are indebted to Annette. Despite her grief she is determined to work with us to help us reach those experiencing domestic abuse.

"She is an inspiration and a reminder of why we do this job. We are here to protect people and will continue to do all we can to raise awareness of what abuse is and to make sure everyone knows how they can get help even if they don’t feel they can approach the police to report yet.”

Over the coming weeks, the “For Holly” campaign will highlight what Holly endured. Her experience only ended when her life was taken and while this is the most brutal and devastating of outcomes.

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However, police say they know there are countless people who are enduring domestic abuse now, who live with it, day in, day out.

For Holly, they wantto reach those people, improve understanding of what domestic abuse is, and raise awareness of what can be done if you are suffering at the hands of an abuser.

The campaign will highlight Clare’s Law, giving information if you are at risk of abuse; outline the red flags to look for to understand if you are a victim; provide details of the Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Specialist Service; and give information on where people can find safe spaces.

For more details, visit lincs.police.uk’

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