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Across our district, partners are continually trying to raise awareness of support services available for anyone affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. When we launched our website some years back, we promoted it through our Not ok. Never ok campaign. We now...
Let’s talk about…the early release of prisoners
This month, the UK government introduced an early release scheme for some prisoners in England and Wales to address prison overcrowding. We are aware that this may be concerning for victims of domestic abuse. To understand more, please read on. We’ve included some...
BCFC Community Foundation works with Bradford City AFC, Bradford Metropolitan District Council and Peer Action Collective (PAC) team on new film
BCFC Community Foundation works with Bradford City AFC, Bradford MetropolitanDistrict Council and Peer Action Collective (PAC) team on new film raising awareness of domestic abuse and sexual violence. Bradford City FC Community Foundation has collaborated with the...
Ten years of Clare’s Law
Bradford recognises International Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
Each year on the 6th February, organisations worldwide come together to take a zero tolerance stance and acknowledge the brutality of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and the Bradford District was no different. Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a procedure where the...
16 Days of Activism 2023
Every year, between 25th November and 10th December, organisations worldwide come together to acknowledge 16 Days of Activism against gender based violence. Across Bradford, partners who work with victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse and sexual violence, held a...
Small Change, Big Difference Christmas Appeal
This Christmas, Staying Put is asking the generous people of Bradford to donate £2 to their ‘Small Change, Big Difference’ appeal. Launching their appeal to coincide with 16 Days of Activism, the domestic abuse and sexual violence charity is hoping to raise £100,000...
“What’s out there for me?” He asked…
On November 19, International Men’s Day celebrates worldwide the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. The day also recognises that men face their own challenges and this year the focus is ‘zero male suicide’. According to Mankind...
Take part in anonymous survey on Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence services
People who have used Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence services are being asked to give feedback on their experience in a confidential and anonymous survey. Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (DASV) services are jointly run by Bradford Council and Bradford District...
UK children and adults to be safer online as world-leading bill becomes law
The Online Safety Act has today (26 October 2023) received Royal Assent, making the UK the safest place in the world to be online. The Act puts the onus on firms to protect children from legal but harmful material and gives the regulator, Ofcom, extra enforcement...