Help end domestic abuse - join the 16 Days of Activism campaign

Starting on the UN Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women and ending on the UN International Day of Human Rights, it’s a vital moment to show your commitment and support.

Violence against women and girls continues to rise, so there has never been a more important time to show your support.

As part of this year's campaign, the Kent and Medway Domestic Abuse Partnership is offering a series of free online webinars designed to increase understanding of domestic abuse, enhance professional knowledge, and support practitioners to identify risks and improve outcomes for victims and survivors.

The programme includes sessions on:

• It takes all of us: White Ribbon Day - the importance of engaging men and boys to end domestic abuse
• Domestic abuse and life-limiting illness
• Domestic abuse in later life
• Busting refuge myths
• Domestic abuse and stalking
• Intimate partner abuse for under 16s

These sessions are suitable for professionals working with children, young people, families and adults and provide valuable opportunities to develop knowledge and strengthen practice. Use the link below to sign up for the free 16 Days of Activism training webinars.

Take part in the Kent and Medway 16 Days of Activism #KnowSeeSpeakOut campaign:

• Know what domestic abuse is
  Sign up for the free 16 Days of Activism training webinars
• See what action you can take
  Share the campaign on social media using the hashtag #KnowSeeSpeakOut, in venues, on your website and in emails and meetings, using the toolkit featuring a content calendar, posters and resources.
• Speak out by signposting people to support
  Learn about support services and how to signpost someone to local services at the Domestic Abuse Services website

Thank you in advance for supporting the campaign. The more people that #KnowSeeSpeak Out during this crucial moment, the greater chance we have of getting those experiencing abuse to safety.