Talking it through helps police deal with victims of domestic violence.

(From The Portsmouth Evening News)

Byline: Ruth Scammell

Officers from Fareham, Gosport and Havant, have been talking with victims during sessions to improve the way domestic violence crimes are dealt with.Among them was Helen Nelder, 41, who was inspired to write a play about her experienes in an abusive relationship.' 'There are very strong stereotypes that it's something that happens in socially deprived areas and that it doesn't happen to middle class people - but it does,' she said.'I also wanted to create awareness about the effect that it has on children in the house.'It's useful for people to listen to somebody that has experienced domestic abuse and can …