Domestic abuse

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

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