Technology

Why we need to talk to young people about pornography.

This is why we need to talk to young people about pornography.

It’s no surprise that developments in technology have revolutionised the way we carry out almost every aspect of our daily lives. From the first email being sent in the 1970s, the introduction of the World Wide Web in 1991, and the first ever mobile phone with internet connectivity launching in 1996, we’ve come a long

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How can technology help to address domestic abuse?

How can technology help to address domestic abuse? A collaborative study from Snook, Chayn and Safelives has been carried out and the findings published in January 2017. The study, funded by Comic Relief, looks at the use of digital tools to support people affected by domestic abuse. Find out more: This research was carried out over

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UK SAYS NO MORE partner with LawBot

UK SAYS NO MORE partner with LawBot

We’re so pleased to have discovered the inspiring work done by LawBot and to welcome them as a campaign partner! Find out more from them: Introducing the UK’s Premier Legal Chatbot The law is often difficult to understand. At LawBot we are committed to helping you understand and learn about legally complex problems quickly and accurately.

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Global tech project Chayn launch DIY Online Safety Guide

Global tech charity Chayn launch DIY Online Safety Guide

We’re so excited to welcome Chayn as a partner of the UK SAYS NO MORE campaign, and to showcase their work to empower women worldwide by leveraging technology. Find out more about them: About Chayn Chayn is a global, volunteer-run charity that leverages technology to empower women against violence through open source need-specific toolkits, web platforms,

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NatWest marks ‘No More Week’ by opening Safe Spaces for economic and domestic abuse victims

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 ...

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Nationwide – the UK’s biggest branch network – joins Hestia’s Safe Spaces

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 ...

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Hestia and UK Says No More respond to national domestic abuse ‘flee fund’

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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