The Domestic Abuse Bill, in its draft form at the time of writing, has seen many ups and downs since first introduced. In this article the author, poet and winner of the 2019 #Merky Book Prize, Monika Radojevic, considers where the Bill succeeds and where it falls short What is the Domestic Abuse Bill? …
Lilly-Ann Jones is a videographer and has created a film depicting her mum Jenny and her aunt Billie reflecting on the abuse they endured as children growing up in Harrow, West London. In this article, we get to watch Lilly-Ann’s film and learn more about her motivations around it’s creation. It was my …
Written by Rashida Simpson, Digital Campaigns Officer at UK SAYS NO MORE The impact of sexual violence is far reaching, and knowing how to help someone who has experienced sexual violence can involve a melting pot of emotions. The act of sexual violence rips away the power from the victim and can elicit anger and …
In light of sexual violence week and the recent conviction of Britan’s most prolific rapist. Simran Dhillon takes a look at sexual violence against men.
In the United Kingdom, rape convictions are falling. This blog shows us the data, the reports and the responses.
Hannah Moss, Founder and Artistic Director of On The Run theatre, shares the inspiration and motivation behind her piece, Everything I Didn’t Say, exploring coercive control and abuse, in an exclusive blog for UK SAYS NO MORE: Everything I Didn’t Say is a one-woman theatre piece that explores coercive control. It follows lead character Meadow …
16 Days 16 Films finalist Giulia di Battista shares the thoughts and motivations behind her film: Rèsce La Lune
We have reached the end of 16 Days of Activism 2019. However, the work doesn’t stop there. Let’s look at #WhatICanDo for the year ahead.
Paws Protect and Freedom Project, part of Cats Protection and Dogs Trust, offer pet fostering services for those fleeing domestic abuse.
Shivani, Caseworker for Victim First reflects on a form of domestic abuse known as controlling or coercive behaviour.
6 March 2024 NatWest Group is announcing that starting this week it will offer Safe Spaces to people experiencing economic and domestic abuse in over 360 branches across the UK including NatWest, Ulster Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland branches. Safe Spaces, part of Hestia’s UK Says No More campaign, are designated locations which anyone ...
Nationwide – the largest branch network of any UK banking brand -– will offer Hestia’s Safe Spaces scheme to people experiencing domestic abuse across more than 400 branches across the UK. A recent poll by Nationwide shows almost half (48%) the population have experienced, or know someone who has experienced domestic abuse, with almost one ...
The Home Office has announced that from 31 January 2024, victims of domestic abuse who do not have the financial means to leave their abusers will be able to apply for a one-off payment of up to £500 for essential items to help them and their children flee to safety. For the first time, victims ...
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