Summer

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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Domestic Violence & Sexting: Summer Holidays Support

Domestic Violence and Sexting: Summer Holidays Support

The school holidays can be great –there’s no homework to complete for parents to check, July and August should bring blue skies and hot weather, plus there is the ability to sleep as late as you like. For both parents and children, the summer holidays can be heaven. Domestic Violence It’s no surprise that the police, who

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UK SAYS NO MORE and Hestia aims to reach 5,000 Safe Spaces by end of year – as someone seeks refuge in a bank or pharmacy every day

UK SAYS NO MORE, Hestia and TSB call for more organisations to join Safe Spaces, providing refuge for domestic abuse victims across the UK in over 5,000 locations.

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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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