{"id":8017,"date":"2026-05-15T22:07:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T21:07:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/crosby\/?page_id=8017"},"modified":"2026-06-17T18:03:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T17:03:03","slug":"stop-violence-against-women-and-girls","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/crosby\/our-projects\/stop-violence-against-women-and-girls\/","title":{"rendered":"Stop Violence Against Women and Girls"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Violence against women and girls (VAWG) happens in every community &#8211; including ours<\/h4>\n<h4>It is often hidden, and it is <strong>never<\/strong> acceptable.<\/h4>\n<h5>Know the Facts<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>1 in 4 women will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime<\/li>\n<li>Abuse is not always physical &#8211; it can be emotional, financial, sexual, or controlling behaviour<\/li>\n<li>It often forms a pattern of control, not a single incident<\/li>\n<li>Anyone can be affected &#8211; regardless of age, background, or circumstances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Recognise the Signs<\/h5>\n<p>Abuse may include someone who:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Controls who you see, where you go, or how you spend money<\/li>\n<li>Monitors your phone or social media<\/li>\n<li>Makes you feel afraid, confused, or \u2018at fault\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Uses threats, intimidation, or manipulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If something feels wrong or frightening &#8211; trust your instincts. Your feelings are valid<\/p>\n<h5>Challenge Harmful Behaviour<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Speak up safely if you witness abusive or controlling behaviour<\/li>\n<li>Challenge jokes, language, or attitudes that normalise harm<\/li>\n<li>Support friends, colleagues, or family members without judgement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Take Action<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Check in with someone you\u2019re worried about &#8211; a simple \u201cAre you okay?\u201d matters<\/li>\n<li>Share information about support services<\/li>\n<li>If someone is in immediate danger, call 999 (press 55 if you cannot speak)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Remember<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Abuse is never the victim\u2019s fault<\/li>\n<li>You are not alone &#8211; help is available<\/li>\n<li>Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and valued<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Together, we can recognise, challenge, and stop violence against women and girls.<\/h4>\n<h6>Some resources and further information:<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.noneinthree.org\/united-kingdom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>None In Three<\/strong><\/a> conducts research on intimate partner violence &#8211; young people&#8217;s experience of abuse within dating relationships. A UK-based teaching aid &#8216;Danielle&#8217; is available for young people aged 14+ (at educators&#8217; discretion). The game, a manual and facilitator&#8217;s guide are downloadable from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.noneinthree.org\/united-kingdom\/game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">None In Three website<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8216;Fresh Thoughts&#8217;<\/strong> is a booklet of information and support for women fleeing domestic abuse in Sefton &#8211; Crosby, Bootle and surrounding areas. <a href=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/crosby\/files\/2026\/06\/Fresh-Thoughts-booklet.pdf\">Fresh Thoughts booklet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childnet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Childnet<\/strong><\/a> focuses on making the internet a safe space for children and young people. This charity offers information and guidance on key topics including sextortion and online sexual harassment. Relevant information is for adults (parents, carers, teachers, etc) and for youngsters aged 4 to 18. Childnet is a partner in the <a href=\"https:\/\/saferinternet.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UK Safer Internet Centre<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Violence against women and girls (VAWG) happens in every community &#8211; including ours It is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":217,"featured_media":0,"parent":61,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8017","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Stop Violence Against Women and Girls | SI Crosby | SIGBI<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"SIGBI : SI Crosby : Stop Violence Against Women and Girls : SI Crosby is part of a worldwide organisation of women, find more information regarding the Stop Violence Against Women and Girls here.\" \/>\n<meta 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