Jan 2023

 

WEP Richmond Vigil 2nd January 2023

 

BACK TO BASICS

1. Definition of VAWG

 

NB VIOLENCE not only resulting in death - power and control

 

• Domestic abuse

 

• Partner abuse

 

• Sexual offences

 

• Harassment

 

• Child abuse

 

Cyber stalking big increase - Guardian ‘Today in Focus’ 7 part podcast series

 

 

2. FESTIVE PERIOD and sports events like World Cup

 

• increase in the crimes

 

• hardest for those trapped in abusive relations when everyone else celebrating and happy

 

• hardest for those who have lost family, like Amélie’s parents, remembering them at this time of year.

 

 

So what about 2023? OPTIMISM

Quote from Scottish organisation Zero Tolerance - www.zerotolerance.org.uk

“We will work AMBITIOUSLY believing fundamental change is possible.”

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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