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Latest news in Yorkshire: March 29, 2019 11:51:18 AM
Have a look at the latest arrivals at our Roads Policing Group HQ…
These ‘trauma teddies’ have been knitted by a fantastic group of ladies
from Women’s Institute groups and churches across Doncaster.
They are used by our officers to offer comfort to children who have been
affected by crime, primarily those caught up in collisions on our roads.
The teddies first started arriving last year, after members of the
United Reform Church in Intake, read about other police forces using
them.
Since then they have recruited lots of other local knitters and now we
get regular deliveries!
Sergeant Mark Bradey explains how they are used: “These teddies travel
with our roads policing officers and we give them out to children who
might be scared, upset or frightened.
“Unfortunately children do witness traumatic incidents not only on our
roads, but as a result of other crime, and this is a small way of making
it feel a little bit easier. It’s something that we can use to distract
them and it gives them something to focus on in difficult situations.
“We are so grateful to this army of knitters; it’s a lovely gesture that
we, and the children we come into contact with, really appreciate.”
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News source: rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk