NW Sexual Violence Awareness Week

3 - 10 November
A week dedicated to raising awareness of sexual violence and the services available in the North West.

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Myth: People who escape from abuse move on with their lives.

Reality: The effects of abuse can last a lifetime – and survivors may experience ongoing physical & emotional trauma.

Support is available https://t.co/xBIFx4UmYm

#WhiteRibbonDay #SexualViolence #ChangeTheStory

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RASA Merseyside provide a helpline, counselling support, ISVA service, clinical hypnotherapy, group support, and children's services to survivors of sexual violence across #Merseyside.

☎️ 0151 5581801
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://t.co/XptCaoWQ2x

@RASAMerseyside

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Myth: Domestic and sexual abuse only happens to certain types of people.
Reality: Domestic and sexual abuse happens across all demographics, regardless of age, gender, race, religion or socioeconomic status.

Get help: https://t.co/G6CWVRSIQ3

#VAWG #SexualViolence #16Days

[NW Sexual Violence Awareness Week @NWSVweek]

Sexual violence is ANY unwanted sexual act or activity.

If you have been affected by sexual violence, find your local support service via our website: https://t.co/OBoEl7xYRW

[NW Sexual Violence Awareness Week @NWSVweek]

Myth: Reporting abuse will make things worse for the victim
Reality: Don’t assume reporting your concerns will make things worse. Chances are, it’ll make things a whole lot better

Click here for support across the North West. https://t.co/RYcJIHYk6u

#WhiteRibbon #16days

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Changing the narrative around victim blaming... watch this video by @RASAMerseyside discussing the topic with Dr. Jessica Taylor, from Victim Focus. https://t.co/4KrR5hAYLQ

☎️ 0151 5581801
📧 [email protected]

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Myth: Leaving an abusive relationship is easy if they really want to
Reality: Leaving an abusive relationship can be difficult and dangerous

If you have been affected by sexual violence please take a look at our website for local services that can help https://t.co/scOUcDWdnV

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Myth: Abusers are always angry or violent & can’t control their behaviour.

Reality: Abusers are rarely angry or violent all the time. Do they shout at their boss or slam doors at work? If they can switch it on & off, they can control it.

#VAWG #ChangeTheStory #16Days #WRD23

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📹▶️ If you've been approached by a friend for help after rape, you may feel worried about how best to support them. @victimsupport explains how you can help in their video https://t.co/CHnHN6MR0o

Find your nearest support service via our website.

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As part of the partnership between @cheshirepcc and Savera UK to tackle 'honour'-based abuse and harmful practices, there is a free online awareness session on for Cheshire residents on Wednesday 29 November from 12-12.30pm.

https://t.co/8OdlQLmbOk

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Congratulations to @RapeSupport on securing a significant grant from The National Lottery Community Fund to drive forward their new 5-year project aimed at providing essential wellbeing support to survivors of sexual violence across Cheshire and Halton.
https://t.co/zyA8ZkEVXc

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Myth: Domestic abuse only happens in intimate relationships like marriages

Reality: Domestic abuse can happen in any close or intimate relationship.

Domestic abuse information and support available in Cheshire here: https://t.co/Fmfrhokysx

#WhiteRibbon #ChangeTheStory

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Today marks the start of 16 Days of Action, where people around the world unite to raise awareness about gender-based violence.

This year, we’ll be dispelling some of the common myths surrounding domestic violence & abuse.

#WhiteRibbonDay #16Days #WRD23

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Tomorrow is #WhiteRibbonDay

The #WhiteRibbon Campaign is a global movement of men and boys working to end male violence against women and girls.

Find out more here: https://t.co/ydmDkFygb4

#VAWG #EndMaleViolence #MakeThePromise

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The perpetrator is 100% responsible for sexual violence. There is no excuse; it can never be justified or explained away.

If you are looking for support and advice, find your local support service via our website: https://t.co/cEpDgAx8pt

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The Rainbow Centre Alder Hey is a Children's Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) providing acute and non-acute examinations, forensic examinations, and holistic health assessments.

☎️ 01512 525609

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Meet the team behind @thebridgewaysarc and see what they do... https://t.co/rwdK9k1Aga

You can self refer to a sexual assault referral centre (#SARC) and access free confidential support.

☎️ 0808 1186432
📧 [email protected]

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SAFE Place Merseyside provides immediate crisis support and a forensic medical examination for survivors of sexual violence.

☎️ 0151 295 3550
🌐https://t.co/n28vKJI2Aq

@SAFEPlaceMside

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Applications are still open for @StmarysSARC FMERSA course 2024! The course will be taking place in Manchester and is an essential part of your Forensic Medical career. Book Now! https://t.co/x9Gf8v931n

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Are you a survivor of rape or another sexual offence?

Operation Soteria Bluestone is inviting survivors of rape and other sexual offences to take part in a survey about your experience with the police.

Click here to take part 👉 https://t.co/tB9BnlcfX5

#OpSoteriaBluestone