Скачать или смотреть Hollyoaks actors star in new This is Abuse television advert

Hollyoaks actors star in new television advert launched today to support the Home Office's teenage relationship campaign, 'This is Abuse'.

'This is Abuse' aims to highlight to young people what constitutes abuse and consent, provide them with the tools to challenge abusive behaviour in relationships and show them where to find help.

Two different advertising campaigns were co-produced with MTV and Channel 4's Hollyoaks.

This advert focuses on the abusive relationship of popular Hollyoaks couple Maxine Minniver (Nikki Sanderson) and Patrick Blake (Jeremy Sheffield) and shows that not all abuse is physical.

A storyline on their abusive relationship has been developing on the soap throughout the year and the adverts, highlighting the 'This is Abuse' campaign, will air for the first time during tonight's episode on Channel 4.

Crime Prevention Minister Norman Baker said:

"The new 'This is Abuse' campaign adverts highlight to teenagers that abuse isn't just limited to violence, but can include controlling and coercive behaviour.

"Too many young people have experienced some form of emotional violence from a partner. We need to stop this -- not only can emotional abuse wreck lives but it can be a precursor to physical violence.

"Today's new advertising campaigns will help teenagers identify abuse and give them the tools to challenge it when they see it. It is one part of a long term commitment from the Home Office to prevent abuse before it starts."