Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together

Working to keep Children & Adults in Wolverhampton safe from abuse & neglect

Report concerns call 01902 551199 for adults or for children call 01902 555392

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While Orange Wolves may be coming to an end for another year, gender-based violence continues.

Keep spreading the word and #OrangeTheWorld.

#OrangeWolves #16DaysOfActivism #16DaysOfActivism2024 #NoExcuseForAbuse #OrangeWolves2024

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

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Why not reach out to someone you may know experiencing gender-based abuse and remind them you’re thinking of them?

Remember, help is available. For more information, visit https://t.co/OsM5VT6NfV.

#OrangeWolves2024 #16DaysOfActivism2024 #NoExcuseForAbuse #OrangeTheWorld

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Today is Human Rights Day and marks the end of this year’s Orange Wolves. The work to end gender-based violence continues.

#OrangeWolves #16DaysOfActivism #16DaysOfActivism2024 #NoExcuseForAbuse #OrangeTheWorld #OrangeWolves2024

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As we come to the end of Orange Wolves 2024, we ask you all to reject the ideas of masculinity that view violent and dominating behaviours as “strong” and “masculine”.

#ModernMasculinity #16DaysOfActivism #NoExcuseForAbuse #OrangeTheWorld #OrangeWolves

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Domestic abuse can affect anyone, including disabled people. Abuse could include hiding medication or taking away a person’s full independence to isolate them.

Support is available: https://t.co/OsM5VT6NfV.

#OrangeWolves #16DaysOfActivism #OrangeTheWorld #OrangeWolves2024

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A disabled person may be less able to protect themselves from harmful behaviours, making them more vulnerable to being abused. Support is available: https://t.co/OsM5VT6NfV.

#OrangeWolves #16DaysOfActivism #16DaysOfActivism2024 #NoExcuseForAbuse #OrangeTheWorld #OrangeWolves2024

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We have two Lunch & Learn sessions today!

One by DORCAS on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and one by Changing Lives on sex work and sexual exploitation.

Visit https://t.co/5VPP3xR4bn to book a place.

#OrangeWolves2024 #16DaysOfActivism #16DaysOfActivism2024 #OrangeTheWorld

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Today, St George’s Hub is hosting an online session about the hidden male victims of honour-based abuse.

Visit https://t.co/qtMZvVkFU1 and scroll down to ‘Events’ to book your place.

#OrangeWolves2024 #16DaysOfActivism #16DaysOfActivism2024 #NoExcuseForAbuse #OrangeTheWorld

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If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone and there is lots of support out there. Get in touch today.

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#OrangeWolves #16DaysOfActivism #16DaysOfActivism2024 #NoExcuseForAbuse #OrangeTheWorld #OrangeWolves2024

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#OrangeWolves will be at East Park Parkrun tomorrow. We will be showing our support from 8:30am.

Visit https://t.co/QMmBSSORI0 to find out more and check out our other events.

#16DaysOfActivism #16DaysOfActivism2024 #NoExcuseForAbuse #OrangeTheWorld #Parkrun #OrangeWolves2024

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No matter the circumstance, nobody has the right to force you to have sex or have sex with you without your consent.

Watch this video from Thames Valley Police https://t.co/kPjY5TqbLs, it's simple as tea.

#OrangeWolves #16DaysOfActivism #NoExcuseForAbuse

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Approximately 85,000 women and 12,000 men are raped every year in the UK. Rape is NEVER the victim’s fault.

Support is available: https://t.co/OsM5VT6NfV.

#OrangeWolves #16DaysOfActivism #16DaysOfActivism2024 #NoExcuseForAbuse #OrangeTheWorld #OrangeWolves2024

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A forced marriage is where one or both partners do not agree to a marriage. Emotional, physical or financial pressure may be used to force a marriage.

You can call the Honour Based Abuse Helpline on 0800 953 9777 for support.

#OrangeWolves2024 #16DaysOfActivism #OrangeTheWorld

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Today’s Lunch & Learn is by The Haven and focuses on the impact of domestic abuse on families and why the language we use is important.

Visit https://t.co/MM2BPsWJZO to book your place.

#OrangeWolves2024 #16DaysOfActivism #16DaysOfActivism2024 #NoExcuseForAbuse #OrangeTheWorld

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Tomorrow is ROSHNI’s drop-in session on honour-based abuse and forced marriage in Punjabi/Urdu/Hindi.

Visit https://t.co/47POjp7f9c for info.

You can also call the West Midlands Police 24-hr Honour Based Abuse Helpline on 0800 953 9777.

#OrangeWolves2024 #16DaysOfActivism2024

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If you’re concerned about FGM, call the NSPCC FGM Helpline on 0800 0283550 or visit https://t.co/tYCLz7I3gM.

Remember to call 999 if you believe a girl has recently been cut or is at imminent risk.

#OrangeWolves2024 #16DaysOfActivism #NoExcuseForAbuse #OrangeTheWorld

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Next Monday, DORCAS is holding a Lunch & Learn session on FGM, its impact and how to access support.

Visit https://t.co/oGUlFGnjrt and scroll down to ‘Events’ to book your place.

#OrangeWolves #16DaysOfActivisim # #NoExcuseForAbuse #OrangeTheWorld #OrangeWolves2024

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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is child abuse, often hidden and is illegal in the UK.

DORCAS is raising awareness of FGM at a drop-in session this afternoon. Visit https://t.co/NDlR7InS0D for details.

#OrangeWolves2024 #16DaysOfActivism2024 #NoExcuseForAbuse #OrangeTheWorld

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If you are experiencing domestic abuse or gender-based violence, help is available. You are not alone.

For more information on the support services in Wolverhampton, visit https://t.co/OsM5VT6NfV.

#OrangeWolves2024 #16DaysOfActivism #NoExcuseForAbuse #OrangeTheWorld