Street Harassment
As many as 65% of women and girls have experienced some form of street harassment. From wolf-whistling, to groping and flashing, it has a detrimental impact on our freedoms.
Take a stand
16 days of Action is a UK wide campaign which asks us all to take a stand to end violence against women and girls.
Over the next 16 days, IDAS has chosen to focus on 16 different types of abuse experienced by women across the UK. We tell the stories of survivors, many of whom have been supported by us, shining a light on the different types of abuse and violence.
Please join us to learn more and to listen to stories of pain, determination and ultimately survival.
If you have a story to share you can do so here.
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Sexual Violence
Indecent exposure, grabbing, groping or forcing you into sexual activity you do not want – sexual assault causes emotional distress and can take a long time to recover from.
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Coercive Control
Coercive control is used to establish and maintain control over you. It includes isolating you, exploiting you and dominating you.
Gaslighting
Manipulating you, your environment and making you doubt yourself allows Gaslighters to gain control.
Street Harassment
As many as 65% of women and girls have experienced some form of street harassment. From wolf-whistling, to groping and flashing, it has a detrimental impact on our freedoms.
Coercive Control
Coercive control is used to establish and maintain control over you. It includes isolating you, exploiting you and dominating you.
Female Genital Mutilation
FGM involves deliberately cutting, injuring, or changing the genitals with no medical reason.
Gaslighting
Manipulating you, your environment and making you doubt yourself allows Gaslighters to gain control.
#16days16stories
Despite being in lockdown, you are allowed to leave home if you are not safe. Our safety planning page on our website gives advice on how to protect yourself and how to prepare to leave home.
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Read MoreThank you to the team at @centreWJ and all the campaigners who have fought for tougher bail conditions to protect victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Read More@HubPositivity @RunforRobMND @mndassoc Thank you for talking about domestic abuse and for signposting people to our services. We run domestic awareness courses You can support our work at https://t.c...
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Read More@richardpweekes2 We have free Domestic Abuse Awareness training
Read MoreRT @irisintervent: 1 minute and 30 seconds: that’s all you need to watch this and know important signs of Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA)…
Read MoreHelping Survivors
IDAS are the leading, specialist domestic abuse charity in Yorkshire. Every year we support over 15,000 people, 90% are women. We provide support to anyone who is experiencing or has experienced domestic abuse or sexual violence. We also work closely with other specialist agencies who support women and girls impacted by trafficking, female genital mutilation and forced marriage.
Helping Survivors
IDAS are the leading, specialist domestic abuse charity in Yorkshire. Every year we support over 15,000 people, 90% are women.
We provide support to anyone who is experiencing or has experienced domestic abuse or sexual violence. We also work closely with other specialist agencies who support women and girls impacted by trafficking, female genital mutilation and forced marriage.
