Sutton conference shines light on eradicating gender based violence
A conference organised by Sutton Women’s Centre brought together attendees and speakers from across the borough and beyond in an
Sponsored walk in Sutton aims to tackle gender based violence
A sponsored walk is taking place on 29 November to raise money and awareness for a Sutton based women’s charity.
Wandsworth book launch and empowerment event to be held
A book launch and empowerment event, creating awareness around abusive relationships, is taking place this Tuesday in Wandsworth. Behind Closed
Demand for men’s domestic abuse helpline almost triples over 5 years
The data also shows the helpline experienced a “rapid growth” in demand during the pandemic. There was a 41% increase in the number of calls and emails recieved during 2020-21.
National study to discuss the UK’s response to domestic abuse and child protection
Several universities and charities have partnered to undertake a two year study to enhance the UK’s response to domestic abuse
World Cup fears after spike in Euros domestic abuse
The World Cup could see domestic abuse incidents soar following a spike in reports during last year’s Euro 2020, campaigners
Wandsworth Council announce strategy to prevent violence against women and girls
Wandsworth Council has announced its new three-year strategy to help prevent violence against women and girls. The Ending Violence Against
#DoSomething: Charity launches festive campaign to tackle domestic abuse
A London-based domestic violence charity has launched a festive campaign urging people to look out for the signs of domestic
Reclaim Sutton’s Streets marks Global 16 Days Campaign against violence against women
On 27 November, the Reclaim Sutton’s Streets group marched on Sutton high street to coincide with the Global 16 Days
Chiswick domestic abuse charity Refuge commemorates 50th anniversary
A domestic abuse charity is commemorating the 50th anniversary of its founding as a women’s refuge house in Chiswick. Since
Serious domestic abuse cases rise by 57% in Richmond during pandemic
Levels of serious domestic abuse rose by more than half over lockdown in Richmond, a new report says.