Domestic Abuse Coordinator LB Croydon

DASV Coordinator at LBCroydon and trained IDVA. Expect posts about anything MVAWG, anything housing and anything community related. All views my own....

[Your Croydon @yourcroydon]

🟠 Thank you to everyone who joined our annual Violence Against Women and Girls (#VAWG) awareness walk.
An incredible turnout and a powerful moment of solidarity. Special shoutout to partners, survivors and the families of victims who joined us.
@hersanacic @HASN_NEWS #16days

[Your Croydon @yourcroydon]

🟠 @AnimaYouth runs a dedicated Safe Space hub in Croydon where girls at risk can access trauma-informed support. Meet Eloise Ofori, the Chief Executive of the charity. To seek support or to learn more, visit: https://t.co/NPX9jvn7zh

#16days #SafeSpace

[Your Croydon @yourcroydon]

🟠 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Violence Against Women and Girls (#VAWG) Conference. We are committed to working with partners to make Croydon safer for women and girls. For more events, visit:https://t.co/sgccKp5AFg #16Days #VAWGConference #16daysofactivism

[Your Croydon @yourcroydon]

🟠 @hersanacic provides culturally specific therapy and community-based support for Black femme survivors of gender-based violence. Christabel Yeboah is the Vice Vision Officer. If you or someone you know needs help, call 0333 016 9610 or email [email protected].
#16days #VAWG

[Your Croydon @yourcroydon]

During the #16days of activism, we're highlighting some of our partners and the support they provide. Anima Youth support girls and young women to create positive change in their lives and communities. Find out more in our video: https://t.co/CXuUOAgDNj

[Your Croydon @yourcroydon]

Croydon’s Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Delivery Plan has priorities to provide support: strengthening prevention and earlier intervention, pursuing perpetrators, supporting and protecting survivors, and improving services: https://t.co/uYnhTOlueQ #16days #NoExcuses

[Your Croydon @yourcroydon]

On average the Family Justice Service (FJS) trains over 200 practitioners a year from a range of community and professional backgrounds. This increases awareness of domestic abuse - and helps those that need it get support quicker: https://t.co/gHUFK7LlMm #16Days #NoExcuses

[Your Croydon @yourcroydon]

Hear from Cllr Ola Kolade about #Croydon’s Violence Against Women and Girls plan, which outlines how the council will work with partners to provide support and advice to those in need.
#16Days

[Your Croydon @yourcroydon]

Our 'expert by experience' panel is about ensuring the voices of survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), are heard - to help to improve the lives of those affected now and in the future. More here: https://t.co/HafWozaefH #16days

[Your Croydon @yourcroydon]

As part of our work to stop Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) during #16Days, we’re working with Family Justice Service, who are looking for volunteers to provide support. For more info, please contact: [email protected] and https://t.co/uYnhTOlueQ #NoExcuses

[Your Croydon @yourcroydon]

As part of our #16days of activism against gender-based violence, we've distributed QR code stickers to shops and train stations across the borough. Anyone who needs support can scan the code for quick access to local services. Find out more at: https://t.co/uYnhTOlueQ #NoExcuses

[Your Croydon @yourcroydon]

Hersana provide support for Black women and girls who have experienced gender-based violence. Hersana provide confidential live chat, independent advice and holistic therapies to help with recovery from gender-based violence and abuse: https://t.co/uYnhTOlueQ @hersanacic #16Days

[Your Croydon @yourcroydon]

Crucial partnership working and early intervention to provide support before violence escalates, are among the priorities in our tackling violence against women and girls delivery plan.
Find out more: https://t.co/wwjdWMw5p5
#16days

[Your Croydon @yourcroydon]

Mayor Perry takes a look back at the week, including a walk supporting the national campaign to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG), working on Croydon’s Inward Investment Plan, and preparing for winter. Read more here: https://t.co/uHBRzodK3f #16Days #NoExcuse

[Your Croydon @yourcroydon]

During the #16days of activism we are highlighting some of the partners we work with to safeguard women and girls.
@CassandraCentre provides advice and support for young people and families who are directly or indirectly involved in abusive relationships https://t.co/J9rerE4JSm

[Your Croydon @yourcroydon]

Every year, Croydon's Family Justice Service (FJS) provides training to over 200 people from a range of community and professional backgrounds. This increases awareness of domestic abuse and helps those who need support, to get it quickly.
https://t.co/t3prUNyrLO
#16days

[Your Croydon @yourcroydon]

Croydon is taking a stand against violence against women and girls (VAWG). As part of our VAWG delivery plan we are working with Croydon schools to make sure they are safe spaces where anyone concerned can speak to staff for help.
#16days

[Dame Nicole Jacobs @CommissionerDA]

Today the government has launched a pilot of Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs).

DAPOs can provide greater protections for victims than previous orders, including imposing requirements on perpetrators, such as attendance at behaviour change programmes.

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[Your Croydon @yourcroydon]

Last night, Croydonians showed their support for tackling violence against women & girls by joining our awareness walk through the town centre. Find out about the #16days of activism & the work the council & partners are doing to end gender-based violence https://t.co/0EgUhMF3cU

[HERSANA CIC @hersanacic]

Check out our calendar with all the events we will be taking part in and putting on! https://t.co/Jby865qfjE #16DaysOfActivism #ProtectBlackFemmes #EndFemicide #BlackFemicide