Organisations in Gloucestershire have come together to support the UK SAYS NO MORE Campaign with their own hashtag GLOSSAYSNOMORE
UK SAYS NO MORE is a national campaign that recognises and raises awareness for domestic violence and sexual assault, with the aim of bringing it to an end.
This years campaign has taken advantage of the major impact social media has on society. They have used platforms such as Twitter to raise awareness and to show how technology can play a role in domestic abuse.
The campaign will be taking place over a period of 16 days (25th November – 10th December 2017).
Some of the organisations taking part include:
Gloucestershire Borough Council
We’re proud to support @Glos_Police and other partners in 16 days of action. Pledging to take a stand against domestic violence and sexual assault #GLOSSAYSNOMORE Find out more at https://t.co/kp5fclxyiJ pic.twitter.com/CD6JMLLi9k
— Cheltenham Borough Council (@CheltenhamBC) December 7, 2017
Cllr Flo Clucas, cabinet member for healthy lifestyles at Cheltenham Borough Council, says: “Domestic violence is a major hidden problem in society. The campaign seeks to open up discussion, inform, and give everyone the true facts of a dreadful crime, that affects women, some men, and children who experience it in their homes. A female victim will be beaten, or coerced dozens of times before seeking help. This hidden crime must be confronted and must be stopped.
SARCs
Our colleagues from hope house gum @Glos_CareNHS have joined #16days #glossaysnomore @Glos_OPCC pic.twitter.com/Lqh0rKKmHH
— SARCGloucester (@SARCgloucester) November 24, 2017
#glossaysnomore #16days together united pic.twitter.com/1xrYBf3yQ9
— SARCGloucester (@SARCgloucester) November 24, 2017
Stroud Women’s Refuge
We say NO MORE to domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in the UK #16daysofaction #UKSAYNOMORE #GlosSaysNoMore pic.twitter.com/Ql61ghv3Ab
— StroudWomen’sRefuge (@StroudRefuge) December 2, 2017
Gloucester City Council
Councillor Haigh @katehaigh and Councillor Coole @LabourCoole making their pledges, raising awareness and supporting the @UKSAYSNOMORE campaign here at the City Council today #GLOSSAYSNOMORE @Glos_Police pic.twitter.com/QMD8bCXs3j
— GloucesterCityCncl (@GloucesterCity) December 5, 2017
Gloucestershire Police
Our Public Protection Bureau says #GLOSSAYSNOMORE. 16 Days of Action Against Gender Based Violence. Find out more here: https://t.co/yz2smH3ovm pic.twitter.com/YPgSaFbIYb
— Glos Police (@Glos_Police) November 27, 2017
Many others have also confirmed that they will take part in the initiative.
Domestic Violence accounts for 10% of criminal offences in the UK and affects both men and women.
Here are a few facts about Domestic Abuse from Office of National Statistics:
- In the year ending March 2017 it was recorded that 1.9 million people from the ages of 16 – 59 suffered domestic abuse in the past year, 1.2 million women and 713,000 men.
- 305 refuge charities were operating in England and Wales.
- Domestic Abuse is 10% of crime offences.
- Every hour the police receive 100 calls which are related to some kind of domestic abuse.
- Male victims are three times more likely not to tell anyone about suffering domestic abuse by their partners compared to women.
For people who wish to get involved with the campaign, you have three more days left.
It’s your last chance to get involved with #GLOSSAYSNOMORE as we are now in the last three days of the campaign taking a stand against domestic violence and assault. Find more at https://t.co/HAsK0L4ORM pic.twitter.com/gWI9NhD1qi
— UoGlos Live (@Jnews_L6) December 7, 2017
For more information on how to get involved visit: http://www.glostakeastand.com/2017/10/30/16-days-of-action-2017/