White Ribbon Day November 25th
Friday 25th November is International White Ribbon Day, a
day of action to eradicate violence against women.
Everyone is invited to wear a white ribbon marking their pledge
never to commit, condone or stay silent about violence against
women.
More information can be found at The White Ribbon
Campaign website or contact 01606 363532.
The Domestic Abuse Specialist Services group has arranged a
programme of
activities (PDF, 244KB) for professionals to help raise
awareness of the broad range of services on offer.
CEDAP’s newly established Survivors Forum has also produced a
piece of artwork that will tour with the programme activities and
beyond. If you don’t get a chance to see this during the week
contact the DAFSU on 01606 363531 to book it for your team or foyer (PDF,
192KB).
On 25th November CEDAP Housing Sector Partners are signing up to
a Joint Protocol which sets out standards and procedures for
responding to families affected by domestic abuse. Housing play a
critical role in identifying abuse, responding to housing need as a
result of abuse and supporting families to be safe in their
homes.
Cheshire East Council has launched its Employee Domestic Abuse
Policy which aims to ensure that domestic abuse is properly
addressed as a workplace issue within Cheshire East Council,
through clear procedures, guidance and training and to highlight
the levels of support available.
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