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Support for domestic abuse survivors
03/12/2024
Information and support will be available for domestic abuse victims and survivors
A number of local organisations will be holding an event in the Castle Quay Shopping Centre tomorrow (Wednesday) to raise awareness of an initiative encouraging us to speak up against gender-based violence.
Reducing the Risk, the Sunrise Multicultural Project, and Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Service will be attending, supporting the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence campaign. They will have information on the support which is available for domestic abuse victims and survivors, as well as for their children and families.
Cherwell District Council is encouraging people to make Christmas gift donations and back efforts to help those fleeing domestic abuse this winter. Donations can be made at Wednesday’s event or dropped off at the council’s offices at Bodicote House before December 17.
Domestic abuse support in the district includes safety planning, help with housing, informal legal advice, and assistance from outreach workers.
The council and its partners also work to help people recognise the signs of domestic abuse in survivors or perpetrators and to highlight the different types of domestic abuse.
Councillor Nick Cotter, Portfolio Holder for Housing, said: “Nearly one in three women experience violence in their lifetime. As the council in charge of housing we have a duty to look out for the signs of domestic abuse; sadly, it is all too often part of the circumstances that put someone at risk of homelessness. However, the problem can only be eliminated by working in tandem with other local agencies and raising awareness in wider society.
“The more of us that know the signs of abuse, the easier it is to seek or offer help. That’s why we are supporting 16 Days of Activism, a United Nations campaign.
“As Christmas approaches, we are reminded that it is not only a celebration but a time to help those in need. I think residents will rally around our idea of donating a small Christmas gift to offer a moment of brightness for victims and survivors.”
Because of the nature of Wednesday’s event venue private spaces will not be available, but for people who need privacy and further support this can be arranged.
A range of information about local support for domestic abuse victims is available here.
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam