16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence
The 16 Days of Activism is an international campaign to challenge violence against women and girls. The campaign runs every year from 25th November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day.
As part of our local involvement in the 16 Days of Activism for 2024, a number of short webinars will be taking place on Microsoft Teams. These are free to join for anyone interested in finding out more about each topic. Please click the links of the webinars you are interested in and the Register button on the page that will open, to register your interest in attending.
Monday 2 December 2024
11:00am-11:20am – Domestic Abuse Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (DA MARAC)
This session will introduce you to the DA MARAC, the purpose of the DA MARAC and when to refer to the DA MARAC: Domestic Abuse MARAC Webinar
12:00pm-12:20pm – Domestic Abuse and Older People
This session will introduce you to domestic abuse in older people, relationship dynamics and barriers to accessing support: Domestic Abuse and Older People Webinar
1:00pm-1:20pm – Johnson’s Typology
This session will cover the four types of intimate partner violence: intimate terrorism, situational couple violence, violent resistance and mutual violent control. Johnson's Typology Webinar
Tuesday 3 December 2024
11:00am-11:20am – Intersectionality
This session with provide a brief introduction to intersectionality. Intersectionality Webinar
12:00pm-12:20pm – Introduction to Brook
This session will introduce you to the services offered by Brook to local residents: Brook Southend Webinar
Wednesday 4 December
11:00am-11:20am – Co-production
This session will provide you with an explanation of coproduction at SCC and how you can work with individuals with lived experience to develop your areas of work: Co-production Webinar
12:00pm-12:20pm – Introduction to Open Road
This session will introduce the services offered to local residents under the age of 30 who are affected by substance dependence or addiction: Introduction to Open Road Webinar
Thursday 5 December
11:00am-11:20am – Housing Options
This session will introduce you to our local housing options, including the options available to those experiencing domestic abuse: Housing Options Webinar
1:00pm-1:20pm – Motivating Change
This session will provide an overview of the stages of change for an individual experiencing domestic abuse and the ongoing support required: Motivating Change Webinar
Friday 6 December
11:00am-11:20am – Coercive and Controlling Behaviour
This session will give an introduction to what is meant by coercive and controlling behaviour: Coercive and Controlling Behaviour Webinar
11:30am-11:50am – Introduction to Substance Abuse: A Local Overview
This session will give an overview of local substance dependence: Introduction to Substance Abuse: A Local Overview Webinar
Monday 9 December
11:00am-11:20am – Introduction to Forward Trust
This session will introduce you to the services offered by STARS to local residents over the age of 30 who are affected by substance dependence or addiction: Introduction to Forward Trust
11:30am-11:50am – Alcohol Dependence
This session will provide you with an overview of alcohol dependence: Alcohol Dependence Webinar
12:00pm-12:20pm – Women and PEP
An overview of PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis) which is a HIV prevention drug: Women and PEP Webinar