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Violence against women and girls is a crime.
Always call 999 in an emergency. If you are unable to talk, stay on the line and press 55 when prompted.
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There are doctors' surgeries and businesses in East Cambridgeshire that offer rooms as safe spaces for victims of domestic violence.
Walk into any of the locations and ask to use their safe space, the room will contain all the information you need and provide a sanctuary to make relevant calls.
Visitors to our office at The Grange can go in and Ask for Ani, which stands for Assistance Needed Immediately.
You will be shown into a room where trained staff can offer a safe place, help with making essential phone calls and provide support and assistance.
The mission of White Ribbon is to prevent male violence against women, by addressing the root causes.
White Ribbon's work is preventative - to stop the violence before it starts.
They work with men and boys to challenge those male cultures that lead to harmful attitudes and behaviours around masculinity that continue to cause inequality and violence towards women and girls.
The council has been White Ribbon accredited since 2018 and continues to support their work, to drive forward initiatives to end violence towards women and girls.
Visit the White Ribbon website to find out more.
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) covers a range of unacceptable and deeply distressing crimes, which can include:
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing domestic abuse there is advice and support we can offer you.
You may feel apprehensive or scared of telling someone about what is happening to you, however, there are many organisations who are specialists in helping with domestic abuse and who will be sensitive and understanding. They will be able to help you to stop abuse from continuing to happen.
More information is available on our domestic abuse support webpage.
In addition to harassment and violence in physical public spaces, women and girls are also at risk of harassment and abuse in the online space. Crimes that take place online can have additional considerations, for example, it may be easier for the perpetrator to remain unknown or for them to carry out their abuse from any location.
Violence can affect women and girls regardless of their age, race or religion, their socioeconomic background, sexual orientation or marital status. Violence takes place in every locality across the UK and can happen in relationships, in families, and in communities.
Seek help immediately:
The following organisations can offer support and advice if you have been the victim of violence:
End Violence Against Women is a group of feminist organisations and experts from across the UK, working to end violence against women and girls in all its forms.
End Violence Against Women website.
Cambridge Women's Aid provides dedicated and specialist services to women and children affected by domestic abuse.
It offers:
Cambridge Women's Aid website.
Rape Crisis England and Wales is the charity working to end sexual violence and abuse.
Telephone: 0808 802 9999
Rape Crisis England and Wales website.
This 24-hour helpline service provides support, information and a listening ear to women and children experiencing domestic violence. It will also refer male callers who require help to appropriate support groups.
Telephone: 0808 2000 247
Refuge National Domestic Abuse helpline website.
Karma Nirvana offers support for victims of honour-based abuse and forced marriage.
Telephone: 0800 5999 247
Galop supports LGBT people who have experienced abuse and violence.
Telephone: 0800 999 5428
Information about Galop and the LGBT and anti-abuse charity.
Childline is a confidential and free online and phone counselling service for those aged under 19 anywhere in the UK, available by phone and online.
Telephone: 0800 1111
For men who are concerned about their own behaviour and violence.
Telephone: 0808 802 4040
Stay informed and educate yourself:
Respond to someone disclosing violence appropriately:
Speak up: