Let’s ‘unite’ to prevent violence against women and girls.
As part of our commitment to supporting women and girls Trevi, Plymouth City Council, the NSPCC, Devon & Cornwall Police, First Light, M.A.N Culture Plymouth, Ahimsa, Sanctuary Supported Living and the Plymouth NHS Trust have come together to raise awareness of the importance of 16 Days of Activism against gender violence and how communities can play a part.
We are united in wanting to make Plymouth a city free from violence against women and girls and to be a place where all communities can take an active role in making it safe for everyone.
If you would like to know how you can take an active role in supporting us and our ongoing work in Plymouth or would like to contact an individual organisation you can find details here.
If you or someone you know needs support then please contact us.
First Light
First Light deliver domestic abuse and sexual violence advice and support services across Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth and Wiltshire. First Light is an independent service that exists to help anyone who is experiencing or has experienced sexual abuse or domestic violence, regardless of age, gender, or sexual orientation.
03458 121212
0300 777 4 777 – Our Cornwall Domestic abuse helpline, open 9am-9pm Monday-Friday, and 9am-5pm on Saturdays.
www.firstlight.org.uk
Sanctuary Supported Living
Sanctuary Supported Living’s Plymouth Domestic Abuse Services empowers people to live safely and free from fear or harm. It provides practical, non-judgemental support, advice and protection for individuals and families in the Plymouth area, including confidential advice, one-to-one and group support sessions.
Office: 0800 458 2558 (freephone) Refuge: 01752 562 286
pdas@sanctuary.co.uk
www.sanctuary-supported-living.co.uk/pdas
Trevi
We have helped transform the lives of thousands of women and their
children. Today we continue to support women in recovery and strive for the best outcomes for women and their children.
Our Sunflower Women’s Centre offers a wraparound therapeutic service for any woman in need in the City. This could include: addictions, mental wellbeing, health, criminogenic behaviours, domestic abuse and social isolation.
Should you, or someone you know, need help and support please contact:
Sunflower Women’s Centre
t: 01752 977614
e: office@trevi.org.uk
Plymouth NHS Trust
The Trusts safeguarding team is a Think Family service, we are a dedicated team who support both staff and service users. The team encompasses specialists within safeguarding Adults, Children and Midwifery and are aligned and supported by the Trusts Mental Capacity Act and Liberty Protection Safeguard Team. We work closely with the liaison services based within the Trust to support patients with complex safeguarding and social, healthcare needs.
There are additional specialists working within the team supporting those who are homeless, victims of Domestic Abuse and who may require independent advocacy services.
The team is based on Level 12,Safeguarding Office, Derriford Hospital .The team can be contacted via phone on 01752.439:053 Monday to Friday 9-5 and we have an answer service for out of hours.
Email address : plh-tr.safeguarding@nhs.net
NSPCC
Together for Childhood is a flagship programme in Plymouth led by the NSPCC, aimed at preventing child sexual abuse. The programme uses a place based, partnership approach. Working with children, communities, local authorities, and a wide range of other agencies and stakeholders, we aim for new ways of working tailored to local context, capacity, priorities and circumstances. Working in partnership with the local community of Ernesettle in Plymouth, Together for Childhood is embedding lived experience in the development and delivery of new ideas and activities. Ultimately we are striving to build a sustainable approach that has a robust evidence base.
For more information email: Plymouth.TFC@nspcc.org.uk
or follow us on
Facebook - TogetherForChildhoodPlymouth)
Twitter - @TFCPlymouth)
Ahimsa
Ahimsa delivers a range of behaviour change programs to support individuals perpetrating domestic abuse.
These include:
A Respect accredited c. 30 week community based group work programme for men deemed standard/medium risk.
An Integrated Partner Service – 1:1 support for ex/current partners of men in the group programme.
A 1:1 service for ‘high risk, high harm’ perpetrators of abuse in collaboration with Devon and Cornwall Police and PDAS.
‘Inside Out’ – a new service for Young People between the ages of 18-25 who are using abusive behaviour in their intimate or family relationships.
1:1 intense support for female offenders or other individuals who are unable to access the group programme.
Contact us for any further information or questions you have. Opening hours 9am – 5pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & until 2pm Thursday and Friday.
Call us 01752 213535 or
07851 192660
M.A.N Culture Plymouth
Andy Hodges
Domestic Abuse Investigation Inspector (Moonstone) and Representative of M.A.N:Culture
Moonstone is a dedicated Domestic Abuse Investigation and Safeguarding Team based at Charles Cross Police Station.
Police Contact Details : 101 and 999 in an emergency
M.A.N:Culture is a new initiative that will be being launched during the 16 days of Activism which is looking to engage with the Men and Boys of the City and offer a safe space to discuss Male Culture and its impacts on society; including how this makes the Women and Girls of the city feel.
We want to explore male behaviours and encourage men to ally for the women of the city.
Contact : Twitter @MANCulturePlym
Plymouth City Council
Trevi
Devon & Cornwall Police
Devon & Cornwall Police is proud to once again support #16days of Action (on gender-based violence) and the White Ribbon campaign. During this period Devon & Cornwall police will also be promoting the Home Office Enough campaign against violence against women and girls (Home | ENOUGH). Our key messages are about the necessity of always getting informed consent, increasing the awareness of potential offenders of unacceptable behaviours, increasing awareness of people in the community of how to challenge unacceptable behaviours and safely intervene, and to build confidence in reporting to and engaging with the police.
In an emergency – always call 999
For all other enquiries – www.dc.police.uk/contact
For further information:
Domestic abuse | Devon and Cornwall Police (devon-cornwall.police.uk)
