A huge welcome to the The Emily Davison Centres website. The EDC is the first Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) HUB in the U.K. It is a 7000 square foot new build and is currently home to 5 specialist charities.
The concept is simple, when a women or girl experiences violence, abuse and/or exploitation, many areas of their lives can be negatively impacted. It makes sense then to have all services under one roof, where individuals can access support when they need it, reducing the risk of escalation and serious harm.
At the EDC we are committed to providing the highest quality of service, Our specialist teams at the centre are not only experienced but understand the complexity and intersectionality of individuals and families situations. This is why our services are built in partnership with women who have lived experiences of abuse.
In addition to specialist services we also provide training and conference facilities, we can cater for up to 100 people. In addition to a clean, modern and well equipped environment we also provide catering to meet any budget. Why not consider hiring our venue as part of your social responsibility framework, safe in the knowledge that any profit made at the centre goes directly back into the provision of frontline services.
Take a look around our website and please do contact us if you have any questions, observations or need support.
Stalking rises during Covid pandemic - police
www.bbc.co.uk
Over 80,000 incidents are recorded in 2020 in England and Wales - but arrests struggle to keep up.
Many women will have experienced domestic abuse / violence over the last few days. ![]()
Its embarrassing that domestic abuse increases by 40% after England loose. ![]()
Remember - you are not alone and we are here to listen and support you. ![]()
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Talk to us in confidence, 01254 879855 for the specialist domestic abuse team![]()
0330 1 34 34 34 for any issue related to abuse / violence ![]()
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Or email us at info@harvoutreach.org.uk![]()
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Reach out, We can offer you solutions and support - You have choices.
www.womensaid.org.uk
Women's Aid is a grassroots federation working together to provide life-saving services and build a future where domestic violence is not tolerated.
This is just not right ………RIP Semina ![]()
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Absolutely heartbroken and enraged to read about her death from her mother. ![]()
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Semina was 12 years old when she took her life last week after being raped by a boy at school in the UK. ![]()
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Her mother has posted that her daughter and her family were harassed and threatened when she disclosed the rape. Her daughter died a slow death which took days. She had multiple heart attacks and was then placed in an induced coma. ![]()
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Her mum, Rachel, has said that the last thing she said before being put into a coma at Alder Hey hospital is the name of the rapist. ![]()
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I’m absolutely devastated to read this. ![]()
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I have reached out to her mum to see if there is anything I can do to help.
Children who are worried that nude pictures and videos may end up online will be able to report the material to help prevent it from being uploaded in
www.iwf.org.uk
Action taken as new survey reveals 60 per cent of young people have been asked for a sexual image
Do you trust the police ?
How can women trust British police when so many have been accused of abuse? | Joan Smith
amp.theguardian.com
It’s not just ‘bad apples’: a toxic system allows too many serious crimes to go unpunished, says Joan Smith of the mayor of London’s Violence Against Women Board
We have already seen an increase in referrals to our domestic abuse support services, and we are only three days into the Euros 2020.![]()
Please share..........The local services are already exhausted and at full capacity.![]()
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If you are hurt by your partner then please contact us for CONFIDENTIAL advice and support. 0330 1 34 34 34 ![]()
HARV 01254 879855
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As part of Women’s Aid Federation of England’s work to develop a policy position on single-sex provision and gender, we would really appreciate speaking with transgender (people whose gender identity is different from the gender they were assigned at birth, including non-binary individuals) survivors of domestic abuse about their views and experiences of domestic abuse services in England and Wales.![]()
WA are working with an external consultant (Natalie Collins) www.nataliecollins.info ![]()
It is important that Trans people’s voices are heard and contribute to the renewal of this policy, as it will inform and shape practice for over 200 domestic abuse services across the UK.![]()
If you are or have experienced domestic abuse, then WA would really like to hear about your experience of any services you tried to access and if you didn’t access a service then what stopped you? ![]()
We are asking that people participate in a two-hour discussion on zoom on the 8th of July at 1pm. ![]()
To create a safe environment Dr Jack Lopez will also be participating in the consultation www.bradford.ac.uk/staff/jlopez ![]()
We are particularly keen to talk to survivors who have accessed services, please note this is not an environment for talking about individual experiences of domestic abuse. ![]()
The session will be a mixture of presentation, facilitation and discussion and is totally anonymous. We are currently seeking expressions of interest, closing date is Monday 5th of July ![]()
Amanda Elwen will be administrating the event. Please send an email to them at a.elwen@womensaid.org.uk if you are interested in participating or have any additional questions.
www.womensaid.org.uk
Women's Aid is a grassroots federation working together to provide life-saving services and build a future where domestic violence is not tolerated.
Timeline PhotosWe’ve waited long enough — it’s time for the Government to ratify the Istanbul Convention on violence against women. ![]()
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The Istanbul Convention recognises violence against women as a violation of human rights and a form of discrimination against women.![]()
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On the 9th anniversary of the UK signing the #IstanbulConvention, we have added our signature for IC Change UK letters to the UK Government calling on them ratify the #IstanbulConvention, without delay, to secure a future where women can live lives free from violence. ![]()
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[Image description: An illustration showing a diverse group of people celebrating the anniversary of the Convention on a small mountain. Some of the people are travelling up the mountain, while others are already at the top and are holding two banners saying 'Istanbul Convention' and '10 years']
It’s not just children that respond this way. The flight, fight, freeze response is a normal reaction to experiencing abuse. To talk to someone call the EDC on 03301 34 34 34
Thoughts on this ??We have launched a pilot scheme in the City of Manchester for Restorative Justice (RJ) referrals to be made for domestic abuse cases. RJ gives victims and offenders the chance to communicate in a positive way, giving victims a sense of empowerment and voice, and allowing offenders to take responsibility for their actions.![]()
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Read more: crowd.in/0gQww3
Bethany Vincent, 26 & her son Darren 9, were found dead at home - a 10mth old baby was found unharmed inside the house. Bethany’s ex partner Daniel Boulton, 29 has been charged with their murders #dvmurder
Susan Booth, 62 was found with severe injuries outside her home in Oldham, Lancashire on 2 May 2021. Her husband Stephen Booth, 63, has been charged with her murder.
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We are 130 days into 2021 and already 53 women have been killed by men (or where a man is the prime suspect). ![]()
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If women were killing men at this rate , one has to wonder what the governments response would be.
Murder inquiry after woman found dead in east London
www.theguardian.com
Body of Maria Jane Rawlings, 45, was discovered by a dog walker in bushes in Romford on Tuesday
The Pandemic of violence against women continues. Can you guess how many times “How to hit a woman so no one knows” was googled in 2020?
Lesbians can and do experience domestic abuse. The Emily Davison Centre has specialist support workers that can help.![]()
The centre also has the Lancashire LGBT+ quality Mark. ![]()
Call us or pop in for more information.
In the eyes of many, Women are still objects. In some cases they are objects used in war. Why do we not remember them ?
Ryan Giggs charged with assaulting two women.........
Ryan Giggs charged with assaulting two women and controlling or coercive behaviour — Sky News
apple.news
Former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs has been charged with assaulting two women and controlling or coercive behaviour, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.
Are we ever going to do something to stop women being murdered by their current or ex partners ? How many more have to die ?![]()
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It’s like we have just accepted this as normal..... 3 women a week in the U.K!!
Mum-of-five, 35, found 'murdered' in country park lake 'radiated optimism' — The Sun
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THE family of a mum-of-five found drowned in a pond at a country park have said she radiated “optimism, cheerfulness and positive energy”.
The Children’s Commissioner is looking to survey as many children as possible to help with future government policies! ![]()
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Children aged 4-17 can fill in the survey here, and parents / carers are also able to share their thoughts too about what is important to children 🤩![]()
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www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/thebigask/
The Big Ask | Children's Commissioner for England
www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk
This is your chance to have your say on the things that matter to you. You can tell us what your life is like, what you want in the future, and anything you think is holding you back.
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Vote ?
votes.parliament.uk
Domestic Abuse Bill: Motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 42
Men’s obsession with trying to debunk statistics about sexual violence is actually fucking terrifying
We all have to do something to make the change that is needed. Brave girls are talking about their abuse, we must listen to them and act and where it is safe to do so, we must talk about ours. ![]()
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Men and boys will struggle, but the power has to be rebalanced in society. This re balance can only be good for everyone.
School abuse: 'Rape culture' warning as 8,000 report incidents
www.bbc.com
Police promise a helpline and will investigate the allegations - and blame pornography.
27 women killed by men between Jan 1st and March 3rd in England ![]()
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Eileen Dean, 93. Sue Addis, 69. Carol Hart, 77. Jacqueline Price, late 50s. Mary Wells, 21. Tiprat Argatu, 43. Christine Frewin, 25. Souad Bellaha, 62. Ann Turner, 82. N’Taya Elliott-Cleverley, 20. Rose Marie Tinton, 77. Ranjit Gil, 43. Helen Joy, 54. Emma Robertson, 39.Nicole Anderson, 24. Linda Maggs, 74. Carol Smith, 75. Sophie Moss, 33. Christina Rowe, 28. Susan Hannaby, 69. Michelle Lizanec, 44. Wieslawa Mierzejewska, 59. Bennylyn Burke, 25. Judith Rhead, 68. Anna Ovsyannikova, 48. Tine Eyre, 62. Samatha Heap, 45. Sarah Everard.
Jess Phillips: Priti Patel doesn’t like my tone, apparently – or is it the facts that worry her?
www.independent.co.uk
Violent crime is up on the home secretary’s watch, while rape convictions are down. No wonder the government wants us talking about flags
uncomfortable-conversations-need-to-be-had-about-why-murder-of-two-black-sisters-hardly-made-the-news-
bylinetimes.com
Dawn Butler spoke to Hardeep Matharu about why the culture of policing and its interaction with race must become part of the wider conversations being had around women’s rights and criminal justice
Shana Grice aged 19.....We have to do something to stop women and girls being killed like this........3 a week at the moment - let down by services right - left and centre. I’m so sorry you were not listened to Shana x
Teenager was fined for reporting stalker to police 5 times before he killed her
www.mirror.co.uk
Shana Grice, a 19-year-old receptionist from Brighton, had begged Sussex Police to take action against Michael Lane five times over a period of six months in 2016 before he slit her throat
Another day and more murdered women........
Victims of suspected murder-suicide are pictured for the first time — Evening Standard
apple.news
Ken Flanagan is thought to have stabbed his mother Karen and girlfriend Stacey Knell to death before killing himself.
Every online meeting for Unique Ladies Business Networking HQ Hyndburn/Blackburn/Preston group that I'm hosting this year will result in a donation to a different local charity each month. ![]()
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This month £65 was donated to HARV Emily Davison Centre. They were nominated by one of the ladies who had previously used their services. It was certainly a poignant choice given the meeting was held in the same week as International Women's Day and following the discovery of Sarah Everard's body.![]()
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It's a pleasure to help out the local charities at any time but the last 12 months have been hard on them all. Why not come and join us at one of our meetings and see what we do and raise some money at the same time? Open to all women in business.🥰![]()
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www.uniqueladies.co.uk
Unique Ladies Networking – Ladies Networking in the North West
www.uniqueladies.co.uk
Unique Ladies Networking - Non membership, professional and friendly ladies business networking operating throughout the north west and beyond.
An excellent example of a letter sent to a local MP. ![]()
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We are writing as concerned constituents about events of the last week and the kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard. As women who live and work in ........... and the surrounding areas, we are writing to you because we can no longer accept the status quo and want to see real change for all who are affected by male violence. ![]()
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Sarah’s murder has rightly ignited women’s fury and distress that in 2021, we are still having to restrict and adapt our lives to avoid men’s violence towards us. Every three days a woman dies at the hands of a man. Six women and a girl have been murdered since Sarah Everard was kidnapped. A report by the Guardian highlighted that almost all young women have experienced harassment by men. Domestic abuse and childhood sexual abuse blights the lives of far too many women and children in .............. and across the world. The short and long term impacts of violence and abuse are well documented. We can and must all do better to end male violence. I call on you as my MP to make ................. safe for all women and girls and in doing so request that you highlight the need for:![]()
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Women’s organisations to be properly supported and funded to meet the self-identified needs of women, including access to practical mental health support and trauma-informed services that can support women in the short and longer term![]()
Women’s organisations and women to be consulted about their needs and lived experiences in order to identify and address those needs![]()
The right to protest to be protected so that women can have their voices heard about the issues of most importance to them![]()
The inclusion of misogyny as a hate crime to ensure that women can feel confident and safe to report crimes against them![]()
The government to increase conviction rates and sentencing for domestic and sexual abuse including rape![]()
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Most of all we need concerted, committed cross party leadership and political will to challenge the idea that male violence is inevitable. It is not. Successful public health campaigns have made smoking and drink driving socially unacceptable and there is no reason why the same could not be done for male violence. ![]()
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I appreciate you taking the time to read this letter and hope that you will seriously consider the issues I have raised. ![]()
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I look forward to hearing from you, ![]()
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Yours faithfully,
A reminder that this consultation ends soon - please let the government have your opinion.
Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Call for Evidence
www.gov.uk
This call for evidence was reopened at 6pm on 12 March to further collect views from those with lived experience of, or views on, crimes considered as violence against women and girls. It is open to all genders. It previously ran for 10 weeks from 12:15am on 10 December 2020 to 11:45pm on 19 Februar...
So which occupation has the highest rate of perpetrating abuse against women? ![]()
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That would be police officers. ![]()
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Studies have found that a minimum of 40 percent of families of officers have experienced some type of domestic violence. This can include anything from harassment and stalking to murder.