The 16 Days of Action is an annual campaign that runs from 25th November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to 10th December, Human Rights Day. Its aim is to raise awareness of issues around violence against women and girls.
This year, in Wiltshire and Swindon, the chosen theme for the 16 Days of Action campaign is stalking and harassment.
Across the 16 Days, local organisations will come together to raise awareness of stalking and harassment as well as how to access specialist support.
As a local Soroptimist Club we have worked with Swindon Borough and Wiltshire County Councils on projects relating to highlighting violence against women and girls, so are very pleased to support them in this campaign
Visit the 16 Days webpage for more information on this year’s local campaign: www.wiltshire-pcc.gov.uk/16-days-of-action
If you or anyone you know is affected by stalking, harassment or domestic abuse, support is available.
FearFree (Wiltshire) and Swindon Paragon Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (Swindon) provide specialist support for adult victim/survivors, children and young people and people wanting to change their behaviour:
- To contact FearFree, call 0122 577 5276 or email spa@fearfree.org.uk
- To contact Swindon Paragon Integrated Domestic Abuse Service, call 0800 917 8565 or email ParagonSwindon@theyoutrust.org.uk
Contact Wiltshire Police to report stalking, harassment and domestic abuse, or to ask for advice around any of these issues:
- Visit their website
- Call 101 in a non-emergency
- Always call 999 in an emergency
Contact Crimestoppers to anonymously report a crime or suspicious behaviour:
- Call 0800 555 111
- Visit their website