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BABCP is pleased to be a supporter organisation of White Ribbon, the campaign to end violence against women and girls. With thanks to members of our Women's Equality & Gender Diversity (WOMGEND) Special Interest Group, we have a range of information to share about this work.
Each year, on 25 November, White Ribbon holds White Ribbon Day, to inspire positive action, especially by men and boys, to challenge harmful cultures and behaviours that perpetuate violence against women and girls.
The message for 2024 is 'It starts with men'. BABCP CEO Tommy McIlravey and President Dr Stirling Moorey met to discuss BABCP's involvement with the White Ribbon campaign, and looked at how men can stand up to violence against women and girls. Watch the video below (closed captions are available).
That Guy
"Don't be that guy!" - the campaign that encourages men to stand up to sexual entitlement.
Each Night
A basic awareness film on YouTube
We cannot do this alone
Patricia Murphy and Bea Carrington's CBT Today article from October 2021 calling for me to become allies in the campaign against VAWG.
BABCP statement (July 2021): Domestic Abuse and Violence
The BABCP WOMGEND Special Interest Group's statement about the rise in domestic abuse
BABCP Statement (September 2021): Violence against women and girls
Dr Andrew Beck, as BABCP president, spoke about men becoming allies against VAWG.
Refuge is one of the largest organisations in the UK and can offer advise and support. They are also able to access refuge spaces if needed
Refuge’s National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Telephone: 0808 2000 247
From their website you can access live online chat or can send a message.
Website (including online live chat)
Support is available for anyone experiencing domestic abuse and/or forced marriage or anyone who may support them. 24/7 and website is in various languages
Tel: 0800 027 1234
Text/Whatsapp: 07401288595
Email: helpline@sdafmh.org.uk
Website
Telephone: 0808 80 10 800
Live chat link
Text: 07860 077333
Email: info@livefearfreehelpline.wales
This is a 24/7 helpline for free and confidential
Telephone: 0808 802 1414
Online live chat or help@dsahelpline.org
The run by Respect is a confidential helpline specifically for male victims.
Telephone: 0808 801 0327
Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
Women’s aid web page to locate services near you
Live chat service (10am to 6pm, 7 days)
Email: helpline@womensaid.org.uk
The Ask for ANI scheme.
This scheme is for anyone who feels they need a safe place. They can walk into any of the organisations below and ask for a Safe Place. They will show to a private room which you can use in whichever way works for you. They provide a safe and discreet way to reach out to friends and family and contact specialist support services.
Boots, Morrisons pharmacies, Superdrug pharmacies, Well pharmacies, independent pharmacies, HSBC, TSB, The Co-operative Bank and selected Metro Banks
Website - where you can search for the nearest Safe Place
With Clare’s Law you can check whether a former or existing partner has an abusive past under the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme.
This is your ‘right to ask’.
If records show that you may be at risk of domestic abuse, the police will consider disclosing the information. A disclosure can be made if it is legal, proportionate and necessary to do so.
You can do this for yourself or on behalf of someone else.
You can make a request to the police for information about a person’s previous violent offending in person at the police station or elsewhere, by telephone, by email, online or as part of a police investigation. Support agencies and services can also help you ask the police about this.
If you wish to access specialist support aligned to a specific group (e.g. LGBT+, older persons, religion, or ethnicity etc.) visit the UK overnment website for a list with contact details.
If you are concerned about someone you know you can contact this helpline for free and confidential advice. Open 24 hours a day.
Telephone: 0808 2000 247.
As an employer, business/organisation, you can also get advice on how to support employees
Telephone: 0203 8793695 (9am-5pm Monday to Friday)
Email: Adviceline.EB@hestia.org
They can offer training and resources for professionals to support survivors
Offering confidential and honest advice without judgment to anyone who feels they may be an abuser.
Telephone: 0808 802 4040