Merton Council

Merton Council’s UK SAYS NO MORE Launch Event

Merton Council's UK SAYS NO MORE Launch Event

On Monday 12th September Merton Council became one of the first London boroughs to pledge their support to UK SAYS NO MORE. The event took place in the Mayors’ Chambers Room where DCI Nicola Church, Cllr Katy Neep, Yvette Stanley – Director for Children Schools and Families, and Hestia’s VAWG Partnership Manager Lyndsey Dearlove signaled the

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Merton Council Partner with UK SAYS NO MORE

Merton Council Join UK SAYS NO MORE  Merton has become one of the first London boroughs to join a national campaign against domestic violence and sexual assault.   Merton’s One Stop Shop The Safer Merton partnership set up the One Stop Shop in 2010 after identifying the need for one venue to support victims of

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New national campaign encourages victim-survivors of domestic abuse to make use of ‘Safe Spaces’

A new UK-wide campaign highlights Safe Spaces in banks & pharmacies for victim-survivors of domestic abuse, offering a discreet way to seek support.

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#16DaysOfActivism Blog: Silent victims: How harm to pets reveals the truth about domestic abuse

Read Sarah's story about how harm to pets reveals the truth about domestic abuse

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#16DaysOfActivism Blog: “They weaponise animals as they weaponise children” – a survivor’s account

Explore how pets are weaponised in domestic abuse and what changes are needed to protect survivors and animals during 16 Days of Activism.

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