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Why we need to talk to young people about pornography.

This is why we need to talk to young people about pornography.

It’s no surprise that developments in technology have revolutionised the way we carry out almost every aspect of our daily lives. From the first email being sent in the 1970s, the introduction of the World Wide Web in 1991, and the first ever mobile phone with internet connectivity launching in 1996, we’ve come a long

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DViP join the UK SAYS NO MORE campaign

DViP Join UK SAYS NO MORE and say NO MORE to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault  With services across London, DViP work to stop domestic violence and to reduce the harm it causes to women, children and families. DViP work with perpetrators to change their abusive behaviours, empower survivors to rebuild their lives and support children and

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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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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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YoungMinds Joins the UK SAYS NO MORE Campaign

YoungMinds Joins UK SAYS NO MORE Campaign!

We are thrilled to announce that YoungMinds have joined UK SAYS NO MORE as a partner, taking part in the nationwide campaign raising awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault across the UK. What do they do? YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people.

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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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