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Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week 2024, taking place from 18-24 November 2024, is vital for exempt accommodation providers as it highlights the impact of ASB on vulnerable tenants living in their supported accommodation and their communities. Exempt accommodations often house individuals facing challenges such as homelessness and mental health issues, and they are particularly sensitive to disruptions like vandalism or aggressive behaviour.   The 2024 theme, #MakingCommunitiesSafer, promotes collaboration between housing providers, local authorities, and the police to address ASB.   The week offers an opportunity for providers to engage in community efforts, raise awareness, and implement preventive strategies, ensuring safer environments for tenants while fostering better community relationships. https://lnkd.in/ekBwFMMq

This week is National OCD Awareness week - check out the resources, videos and information on what is OCD, breaking down the stigma. https://lnkd.in/exx-RGBy #OCD #OCDAwarenessWeek #MentalHealth #GarrettLearning

#DAPC Grantee COIN from🇩🇴 project's SUAPE aims to empower 100 youths 👧🧒 in juvenile centres by ▶️focusing on building resilience through coping skills ▶️enhancing social skills & knowledge in 💊use #prevention ▶️engaging them in youth-led prevention initiatives

So wonderful to see another 20 RtR DA Champions graduating from our accredited training. Welcome to the Network and don’t forget there’s a lot of opportunities to meet up virtually and face to face. Continue to learn and grow within your new role. Last years RtR DA Champions’ survey told us that on average 60% of those we train support 4 or more domestic abuse victims each year, AND, they support colleagues who are also supporting victims/survivors. On average that 10 victim/survivors each, every year. These new RtR DA Champions are likely to collectively support 120 individuals impacted by domestic abuse who aren’t currently accessing support. RtR DAChampions is evidence based, research aware and lived experience informed. Want to start to be part of the longest running, largest multi-agency DA network in the country? It’s easier and cheaper than you think for such an opportunity. Contact@reducingtherisk.org.uk

In this free online course, learn about identifying and reporting domestic violence and abuse in children and adults.

Everyone should feel safe in their homes. We know that sometimes anti-social behaviour, also known as ASB can stop this from happening. When it does, we want to know about it, as there are lots of things we can do to help. Head over to https://hubs.la/Q02YzFzY0 where you can find out more about ASB Remember: If you spot it, report it—we’ll action it. Together, we’re #MakingCommunitiesSafer! #ASBAwarenessWeek 💬✨

Eleven more women have died due to Family and Domestic Violence in Australia in 2024 compared to the same time last year. This is a devastating statistic showing the issue is getting worse, not better. There are ways in which we can help front-line services in combatting this issue - we need to teach young boys of today how to treat girls; we need to teach our future generations so we can break the cycle. One way in which AFLS have spoken to children about this issue is through this simple question game that you can see in this picture. You can do this in classrooms, community centres and more and it is a simple way to teach young boys and girls that violence is never okay. The questions are grouped into boy and girl questions, you then ask the questions to the assigned group and if they get it right, they get a point. The question shown 'Is shouting at a girl threatening behaviour?' is just an example of the types of questions asked to teach our youth to grow up showing everyone respect. Every little aspect of awareness and education helps. We would love to hear other ways people are teaching their children about this issue?

🏉 NRL Finals and Domestic Violence: The Hidden Crisis We Can’t Ignore As the excitement around the NRL finals builds, there’s an alarming statistic we can’t overlook. Research shows a significant link between major sporting events and spikes in domestic violence incidents. According to a 2022 study by the University of New South Wales, domestic violence rates can increase by 40% during high-profile sporting events like the NRL finals, particularly when alcohol is involved. This issue isn’t about the sport itself, but the behaviors that can be triggered during emotionally charged events. Stress, alcohol, and heightened emotions create a dangerous environment for many families. At Code Purple Refuge, we are here to support families affected by domestic violence, especially during vulnerable times like this. It’s crucial that as a community, we address this issue and ensure that support systems are in place for those who need it most. Let’s use this moment to raise awareness and take action. Together, we can help prevent this alarming trend from continuing. #NRLFinals #EndDomesticViolence #SupportSurvivors #CodePurple #CommunitySafety #BreakTheCycle

Our IMPACT Outcome Monitoring Toolkit encourages perpetrator programmes to regularly check in with survivors to ensure that they are feeling safe and to see what they have to say about the perpetrator's behaviour. Only if we listen to survivors, we can make sure that we are doing good work! Find out more in our standards: https://buff.ly/3TBb4Va #wwpen #DomesticAbuse #GenderBasedViolence

Breaking the cycle of #DomesticAbuse is never easy, but #Police and proffessionals are available to help. If you or someone you know is experiencing Domestic Abuse, check out the J9 Programme in colloboration with SETDAB. #J9 #EssexTraining #StopDA