Ending Violence Against Women & Girls (VAWG) Partnership
We are working in partnership with a number of organisations across the Humber area to tackle violence and abuse against women and girls. Our long-term aim is to change a toxic culture which has been ingrained in our society for years; to ensure future generations treat women and girls respectfully and understand fully what it means to be part of a healthy, consensual relationship.
For members of the public who wish to contribute to this work there are two Independent Advisory Groups (IAGs) focussing on VAWG, one for those local to Hull and East Riding and one for those local to Northern Lincolnshire, to find out more and join the IAG please email: SpocCommunitySafety@Humberside.pnn.police.uk
Understanding Violence Against Women and Girls in the Humber Area
This report was commissioned to better understand the scale and impact of violence disproportionately affecting women and girls locally. Using an adapted national survey, the Victim Focus team analysed the responses of over 1600 women and girls aged 16+ living in the Humber area. It is hoped that the findings in this report may be utilised by partners to help address Violence Against Women and Girls. You can find out full report here.
White Ribbon Campaign
The Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Humberside is a proud member of the White Ribbon campaign to never use, excuse or remain silent about men’s violence against women and girls. More information on White Ribbon can be found here
Safety resources and reporting:
Hollieguard App: Free safety app for your smartphone, for anyone who has experienced domestic abuse or sexual violence, a paid version of the app is available that gives you access to more safety features, this is free from your local support service or speak to Blue Door. More information on this app can be found here
StreetSafe is a service that allows you to report safety concerns in public places without providing your name. This includes issues like poorly lit streets, abandoned buildings, or vandalism, as well as instances where you feel unsafe due to someone following or verbally abusing you. More information can be found here
British Transport Police: Sexual Harassment is never ok. If it happens on a train, tube or tram you can report sexual harassment though their website which can be found here.
Ask for Angela: This is a national scheme that helps anyone who is feeling vulnerable on a night out to get the support they need. More information can be found here.
Further information and resources:
End Violence Against Women Coalition was formed in 2005 by frontline support services, survivors, and researchers. Taking an intersectional, anti-racist approach, they work to transform the political and social systems that enable violence against women. They seek to drive social change through campaigning and shaping policy, and by challenging the wider cultural attitudes that tolerate and normalise this abuse. More information on the coalition can be found here.
The Centre for Women’s Justice ambition is for a society in which all state institutions work effectively to eradicate male violence against women and girls. Their mission is to hold the state to account and challenge discrimination in the justice system around male violence against women and girls. More information can be found here.
