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Check out the most recent posts from the UK SAYS NO MORE blog, featuring the latest news, opinion pieces and partnership announcements.

Survivors Manchester: The Body Remembers

The Body Remembers Ever had that feeling of being ‘sick to the stomach’ with worry, or so scared ‘I nearly sh*t myself!’ Well these are ways in which your body actually responds to some of life’s experiences you may have had. These are your body’s normal responses to demands or threats to your survival. It’s

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Survivors Manchester: Trevor’s Story, ‘To Report or Not.’

My name’s Trevor, and I’m the Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) at Survivors Manchester. My work involves supporting men and boys who have experienced sexual violence, both in childhood and as adults, who are weighting up their options regarding reporting to the police. As a survivor of sexual abuse myself, I recognise that considering reporting

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Survivors Manchester join UK SAYS NO MORE

We’re incredibly pleased to announce our friends in Manchester have joined our campaign to end domestic violence and sexual assault. Survivors Manchester aims to create and facilitate a safe space for male survivors of sexual abuse and rape to work through personal and sometimes painful issues. Mission Statement: To break the silence of the sexual abuse,

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Survivors UK: Male Support Services Case Studies

At UK SAYS NO MORE, we are always looking to make it known that anyone can be affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. We can all experience violence or abuse no matter our age, sexuality, race, disability, ethnicity or gender. We’re proud to have partnered, and continue to partner, with a range of non-profit organisations, working across

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Mankind Counselling Join as UK SAYS NO MORE Partner

  We’re so happy to announce that Mankind Counselling have joined as a non-profit partner organisation of UK SAYS NO MORE, saying NO MORE to domestic violence and sexual assault. Mankind Counselling provide specialised support for men who have been sexually abused. Find out more from them: About Mankind: Mankind is a Hove based charity that

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Raising Awareness of Support Services Available for Men

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As part of the nationwide initiative to raise awareness to end domestic violence and sexual assault, UK SAYS NO MORE are keen to highlight the importance of male support services to challenge stigmas attached with male disclosure and showcasing the different options available for men to find support. Our partners Survivors UK, Mankind Counselling, Mankind Initiative,

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Safeline Joins UK SAYS NO MORE Campaign

Safeline Joins UK SAYS NO MORE Campaign

We’re so pleased to let you know that the brilliant Safeline have joined UK SAYS NO MORE as official campaign partners. Safeline is a leading specialist charity for sexual abuse and rape. Their work includes offering support to men, women, children and young people, those with disabilities, across a range of services. Find out more from them:

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Equation Becomes UK SAYS NO MORE Campaign Partner

The UK SAYS NO MORE team are thrilled to announce that Nottingham-based charity Equation have joined us as a campaign partner. Who we are Equation is a charity that promotes equal, healthy relationships free from domestic abuse. 1 in 4 women will be abused by a partner, ex or family member at some point in their lives

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FGM & Forced Marriage

As we head into the summer months, more and more girls will be at risk of FGM (Female Genital Mutilation), and young people at risk of being forced into marriage without their consent. Teachers are now being told to be extra vigilant ahead of the summer holidays for warning signs of forced marriage and FGM.

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UK Says No More urges victims to make use of Safe Spaces as incidents are expected to rise during Euros.

UK Says No More has joined together with high street banks and pharmacies to urge anyone at risk to access support via designated Safe Spaces found on high streets across the UK.

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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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