We’re raising awareness of different forms of abuse. Why? Because we can’t address what we don’t talk about and we want everyone to feel safe and supported to seek help if they need it.
We want to start meaningful conversations and highlight the help available to put a stop to abuse, of all kinds, both now and in the future.
Today we’re focusing on male to female violence.
Domestic abuse (DA) can happen to anyone and every case must be taken seriously, however the majority of cases recorded (and many still go un-reported) are of violence against women by men.
Violence against women is a gendered crime. It can involve forced marriage, female genital mutilation, and sexual abuse. But it’s also complex, and no two cases are the same. Organisations such as White Ribbon exist to raise more awareness of male violence against women, and you can find out more about their work to stop it here.
The stats
- Around one in three women aged 16-59 will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime.
- Two women a week are killed by a current or former partner in England and Wales.
- 1.6million women experienced domestic abuse in the year ending March 2019.
These are startling figures, and we know that in 2020, during the covid-19 stay at home guidance, domestic abuse has risen.
Women who are abused are twice as likely to experience depression and 40% of homeless women attribute domestic violence as a contributing factor to their homelessness. During the spring lockdown we supported 150 people experiencing abuse at home. DA is a national issue, and more must be done to put a stop to it. But it can’t be done alone, and partnership working plays a vital part.
We’re here to help
Everyone should be safe at home. It’s a basic human right. Our Community Safety team are here to help any Abri resident who is experiencing domestic abuse. We can:
- Work with partners to assess the risk and put an action plan in place to stop abuse.
- Arrange a management move from a current home to a new, safe one.
- Put additional safety measures in place to secure a home.
- Work with the police to attain protection orders.
If you’re a resident and would like to speak to our Community Safety team, call us on 0300 123 1 567. A member of the team will be in touch with you within 24 hours. Alternatively, if you’d prefer to speak to someone elsewhere, contact the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.
If you’re in immediate danger, please call 999.
There are also many amazing organisations working to stop domestic abuse and provide women with a safe place to go if home is no longer an option. These include:
