Awareness

We talk about domestic abuse. In the media, online, in our communities and with politicians and other influencers.

And they talk about us!

At Stop Domestic Abuse, we are passionate about breaking the silence surrounding domestic abuse. We want to improve understanding of the issue and provide support to help stop domestic abuse.

We send out regular press releases, leading to radio, TV and print interviews. This year, CEO Claire Lambon was featured three times on the BBC. She joined local MPs on Sunday Politics South to debate the future of refuge provision. Claire also speaks regularly on Express FM and Wave 105.

We participate in international awareness days, such as International Men’s Day, International Women’s Day and the 16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence. This year, we launched a new annual awareness day – Stop Domestic Abuse Day – which is marked on the first Friday of July. This year we hosted events in Portsmouth, Winchester and Havant and had significant engagement online.

One of the goals for Stop Domestic Abuse Day was to cycle 150km to raise awareness of the one in five children who will experience domestic abuse during their childhood. Thanks to the efforts of our staff, we managed to smash our target, cycling 380 km!

Another important event this year was the official launch of Stop Domestic Abuse as the county lead for Hampshire’s domestic abuse service. These two events helped raise awareness of our new brand and the support we offer. They also provided exciting opportunities to engage with new, existing and potential partners, domestic abuse survivors, loved ones of victims and potential volunteers.

Throughout the year, we give talks in the community – from churches to trade unions – raising awareness about domestic abuse and fundraising for our services. We also provide training to local agencies, including the police and Hampshire County Council, to improve their understanding and response to domestic abuse. Additionally, we engage with and lobby MPs, councillors, mayors, commissioners and government ministers to ensure our clients’ voices are heard.

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Did you know…?

On 5 July 2019 we launched the first ever Stop Domestic Abuse Day: A day to stimulate conversation about domestic abuse and to break the taboo about it in our communities.