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 …
Boys and Men abused by Women There is an established and well documented wall of silence and secrecy associated with sexual abuse. The powerful and destructive emotional processes of guilt, shame, self-blame and fear of being believed all play significant roles in maintaining this silence, whilst organisations such as Survivors Manchester strive to assist men …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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: …
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. …
We’ve got some exciting news: you can now get your own UK SAYS NO MORE pin! What does the pin mean? As described by NO MORE: “The signature blue vanishing point originated from the concept of a zero – as in zero incidences of domestic violence and sexual assault. The smaller, inner circle of the …
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.
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 ...
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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