RISE

@riseuk.bsky.social

We are RISE (Refuge, Information, Support and Education), a domestic abuse charity based in Brighton and Hove. *Not monitored evenings/weekends*

Did you know? Our website can be viewed in 134 different languages 🌍 This means that you can read about our services, find support, and browse our resources in a way that is accessible to you. Click 'accessibility and language options' to explore 👉 https://ow.ly/rz1250ZuXcx

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Domestic abuse refers to a single incident or a recurring pattern of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading, or violent behaviour, including sexual violence. If you think you might be experiencing abuse, take this quiz from Women's Aid and find support here 👉 https://ow.ly/VoeX50ZkmgI

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Recently, families supported by RISE had the opportunity to take part in a nature-based therapeutic programme delivered by The Kit Project. We're incredibly grateful to The Kit Project for providing these inspiring sessions and helping families create positive memories together.

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Did you know we operate an independent domestic abuse helpline in Brighton and Hove? If you think you may be in an abusive relationship you can call our helpline Monday and Tuesday from 9.30 - 12.30pm 📞 01273 622 822 ℹ️ 👉🏻https://buff.ly/3PCeDX4

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Get ready for Rise X Revolution - an exciting evening to connect, banish your self-limiting beliefs, give yourself the permission to be braver, bolder, and learn tools to kick the doors off life! Find out more and book here 👉 https://ow.ly/vXf750ZjVYy

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💬 “Thank you for your messages, phone calls and all your kind help and advice. I really appreciate everything.” If you think you may be in an abusive relationship, you can call our helpline on 01273 622 822. Find out more about our support here ➡️ https://ow.ly/fh9X50ZnMul

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Who's that on Latest TV? It's our Fundraising Manager Emma! Watch the interview on Freeview Channel 7 and Freely Channel 8 tomorrow Wednesday 22nd July at 11:00, 15:30, 20:00 23:00, and the following morning at 06:00.

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Calling all RISE supporters! Please nominate us for a Movement for Good award, and we could win £1,000! This will help us to support survivors of domestic abuse and their families in Brighton and Hove 💜 Nominate us here ➡️ https://ow.ly/zyQ750YEik4

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The Deaf Ethnic Women’s Association want to talk to deaf women who have experienced domestic violence and know about their experiences reporting it, using services and getting support to enable service and system improvement for deaf women. Want to get involved? Contact dewa@dewa.org.uk 📧

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Talking to your children when they witness abuse can be both heart-breaking and confusing. They may not understand what happened, or why. They might blame themselves; blame you or the police or other authorities. Check out our advice here ➡️ https://ow.ly/6QnZ50ZnMsQ

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Listen to our CEO, Jo Gough, speaking on BBC Radio Sussex this morning about the three men who were sentenced for raping a woman on Brighton beach. Two for 21 years and one for 18 and a half years. Listen back here on the Danny Pike show from 1:48:20 👉 https://buff.ly/uyeVvDY

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Ruth Ellis, the last woman hanged in the UK, has been granted a conditional pardon Ruth killed her abusive partner David Blakely, in 1955. Under modern law, the abuse he subjected Ruth to would have been recognised as domestic abuse. More on BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c20yyyxjq1ztzt

Ruth Ellis - last woman to be hanged in UK - gets conditional posthumous pardon

David Lammy says the conditional pardon replaces the death penalty with life imprisonment, to recognise a "profound injustice". It does not mean Ellis was innocent.

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Trek the Sahara for RISE! 🐪 From flat desert floor scattered with ancient fossils, to perfect wind-blown sand-dunes, this trek is diverse and demanding but pushing yourself to the limit for RISE will be the best motivation to spur you on. Book your spot here 👉 https://ow.ly/9OmY50ZkmeJ

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What an amazing evening we had celebrating all things fundraising and events at the Emma Awards earlier this month. We were thrilled to be shortlisted and given a special mention alongside these wonderful winners! 💫

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Telling Our Stories is a project where women came together and shared their rich and diverse stories in a safe space. We used a booklet which you can download as a guide to try out this writing exercise. Check it out here ➡️ https://ow.ly/s2UR50ZmBKP

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💫 We are seeking women who have gambled, or are an affected other of someone who gambles or has gambled to form a lived experience group. If you feel that you have had these experiences and would like to be involved please email us information@riseuk.org.uk

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