sexual violence

56+ a poem by Monika Radojevic

56+ by Monika Radojevic

Monika Radojevic wrote a poem in memory of all the women who have died from the so-called ‘rough sex defence’ – a murder defence used by perpetrators to explain the the killing or violent injury of women and girls during sex.

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“I Finally Feel Free”: A Glance Of The Past

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

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5 Ways to Help a Victim of Sexual Violence

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

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3 Steps To Talking about Sexual Violence

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the US. To learn more visit nsvrc.org/saam. Your voice matters when it comes to talking about sexual violence. We all have preconceptions, and undoubtedly, misunderstandings about sexual violence, consent and healthy relationships. Many of us have had limited or no education given around these topics during primary, secondary and

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Kingston Council Partners With UK SAYS NO MORE!

Kingston Council pledge to say NO MORE to domestic violence and sexual assault The partnership between Kingston Council and UK SAYS NO MORE was officially launched at the annual Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Partnership conference in the borough’s prestigious Guildhall on Wednesday 29th November. The UK SAYS NO MORE campaign, facilitated by London charity Hestia,

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How can sexual abuse and sexual violence be prevented in the UK?

How can sexual abuse and sexual violence be prevented in the UK? By Counselling Directory member Yvonne J Douglas Sexual abuse is an age-old problem affecting far too many and more than we care to imagine. With the recent spate of footballers coming out about their experience of sexual abuse within the industry, it has

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Human Trafficking: The case of Albania

Human Trafficking: The case of Albania

By Anna Sereni, Anti-Human Trafficking Team Leader at Hestia. A place to pine and suffer, Human Trafficking: The case of Albania ‘Countries with more gender equality have better economic growth. Companies with more women leaders perform better. Peace agreements that include women are more durable. Parliaments with more women enact more legislation on key social issues

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Report reveals shocking levels of sexual harassment in schools

Report reveals shocking levels of sexual harassment in schools

A new report from the Women and Equalities Committee exposes the shocking levels of sexual harassment and violence which is not being tackled appropriately in English schools.   Some key statistics from the report: almost a third (29%) of 16-18 year old girls say they have experienced unwanted sexual touching at school nearly three-quarters (71%) of all

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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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