Staying Put

@stayingputuk.bsky.social

Award-winning domestic abuse and sexual violence charity. For help, call us on 0808 2800 999. We listen, we believe, we act. stayingput.org.uk

We understand that there are many challenges to accessing support for people who are subjected to domestic abuse and sexual violence. These challenges increase for people from under represented communities.

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Domestic abuse is about power and control and its impact can continue long after a relationship ends. The Guardian has spoken to survivors about their experiences of former partners who are now involved in far-right street patrols, highlighting the ongoing impact of abuse and coercive control. ⬇️

Abuse doesn’t always stop when someone leaves. Technology can be used to monitor, threaten and control survivors — from location tracking and social media to connected devices. Whether abuse happens online or offline, it is still abuse. Read our blog post here: buff.ly/8FRqu1v

Honouring Gisèle Pelicot, and all survivors of sexual violence. Gisèle Pelicot’s decision to waive her anonymity has helped bring vital conversations about sexual violence, consent and abuse into the public eye.

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Sexual violence is never the survivor’s fault. Survivors deserve to be heard, believed and treated with dignity, compassion and respect — whether they choose to report, speak publicly or remain private.

We know recent news about sentencing changes may be worrying, particularly if you are waiting to understand what they mean for your case. We do not believe the changes go far enough to protect survivors of domestic abuse.

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Recording people without their knowledge or consent can be deeply invasive and distressing. As wearable technology develops, we must ensure it cannot become another means of watching, harassing or controlling women and girls in their everyday lives.

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Our One Front Door helpline is open to anybody who needs help – whether you are a victim or survivor, a friend or family member of someone who needs help, a professional who needs advice for a client, or a perpetrator who wants to address your behaviour. Read more here buff.ly/2lvfuu4

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We know recent news about sentencing changes may be worrying, particularly if you are waiting to understand what they mean for your case. We do not believe the changes go far enough to protect survivors of domestic abuse.

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We are proud to invite you to a special one-day showcase of Untold Stories, a powerful collection of creative work produced by women who have been subjected to domestic abuse and coercive control.

We’re happy to share that our CEO and Yorkshire Regional Chair of Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance, Yasmin Khan, will be speaking at Westminster Insight’s Tackling Domestic Abuse Conference this September. The conference will explore: 👉 The national policy context for domestic abuse

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