16 Days of Action- Men as Victims
Common myths & stereotypes of male victims 💪 Men can’t physically be hurt by a woman 🚺 Domestic abuse services only help women 🤷♂️ If a man is hit by a woman, it’s not as serious 🧔 Men are the dominant sex 😔 Male victims are weak 🗣️ Men should stand up for themselves ⚖️ […]
16 Days of Action- Elder Abuse
👵 1 in 5 older people are abused in the UK every year. 💔 Domestic abuse affects people of all ages, but older victims can face unique challenges due to social, cultural, and physical factors. They may: 👨👩👧👦 Feel expected to protect the family unit by staying with the abuser, fearing loss of relationships with […]
16 Days of Action- Coercive Control
Coercive and controlling behaviour appears in all domestic abusive relationships, in various ways. But what does it look like? Any of these behaviours are controlling and coercive and should not happen within a loving relationship. 💔 If you are experiencing any of these behaviours or know someone who is, seek or offer support: https://bit.ly/4hbxAiU #DomesticAbuseAwareness […]
16 Days of Action- Red Flags
🚩 Early Warning Signs of Domestic Abuse 💔 #ForHolly — We want to improve understanding of what domestic abuse is and raise awareness of what you can do if you’re suffering at the hands of an abuser. 🕊️ This is for Holly, and for every person who suffers domestic abuse. 👩👧 Annette Bramley, Holly’s mum, […]
16 Days of Action- Services for Everyone
🌍 Everyone has different needs and there are services across Lincolnshire which can support you 💡 Understanding these differences is key to providing and finding the right support. 🔗 For more information on all domestic abuse support available, please visit:👉 https://bit.ly/4hbxAiU #DomesticAbuseAwareness #RefugeSupport #Lincolnshire #EDANLincs #HavenDAS #LDAP #YouAreNotAlone #workingtogethertobringpositivechange
16 Days of Action- Different Types of Abuse
🧡 16 Days of Action Against Domestic Abuse 🧡Let’s talk about what domestic abuse really looks like — because it’s not just physical. It’s feeling afraid in your own home.It’s being controlled, silenced, isolated.It’s stalking, coercion, honour-based abuse and much more. 💬 Abuse isn’t always visible. If something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t #DomesticAbuseAwareness #RefugeSupport #Lincolnshire […]
Emergency Alert Testing- 7th September
Safelives have posted the following: A UK-wide emergency alert test which will take place on Sunday 7th September 2025 at 3pm. Mobile phones will emit a loud siren and vibrate — even if they’re on silent. Whilst these alerts aim to protect the public in emergencies, they could put victim-survivors of domestic abuse at risk […]
Street Safe
Have you heard of #StreetSafe? It’s an online reporting tool from the Home Office and part of the strategy to tackle violence against women and girls, although it’s open for all to use. It’s a means to report where and why you don’t feel safe and is quick to use and anonymous. Tell us about […]
Mental Health May Workshops
Mental Health May Workshop Women RISE are running a series of 4-week workshops as part of their Focus Friday groups. In honour of Mental Health Awareness week (May 12th-18th), this month’s work shop will be focussing on Mental Health. The 4-week workshops will cover: These sessions will be from 11:30-13:00pm at the Women RISE Centre […]
Stalking Awareness Week 21-27 April
Did you know that around one in five women and one in 12 men have experienced stalking in their lifetime in the UK? National Stalking Awareness Week is an annual UK campaign to educate the public, professionals and policymakers about the dangers of stalking, advocate for victim support, and push for stronger legal responses. The […]