16 Days of Action against Gender Based Violence campaign
Overview
The Council is once again supporting the United Nation’s 16 Days of Action against Gender Based Violence campaign.
The global campaign begins on 25 November, which also marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and ends on 10 December, International Human Rights Day.
Each year the campaign is supported by the Council and Empowered, the multi-agency partnership of services in East Dunbartonshire which work to prevent and eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls.
A UN report estimates that 1 in 3 women aged 15 or older around the world have been subjected to physical or sexual violence at least once in their lifetime. However, these figures would be even higher if they included the full types of violence that affect women and girls such as harassment and online abuse.
The Council will be lighting up the the Community Hubs in Kirkintilloch and Bishopbriggs, as well as Milngavie Town Hall, in orange on 25 November to raise awareness of the 16 Days campaign and to encourage residents to learn more about the efforts being made to eliminate gender based violence.
There are also a variety of events aimed at employees of the Council, local practitioners and the wider public.
2024 local and national events
Buildings will be lit up across East Dunbartonshire to show a stance of solidarity with those who have previously and are still experiencing gender-based violence.
Safe & Together
26 November 2024, 10.00am - 12.00pm (Online)
Explore learning from implementation of the Safe & Together model in Scotland and the impact of domestic-abuse informed systems, services, and workforces.
East Dunbartonshire Women’s Aid Drop-In Meet the Service
McGregor House
10 Donaldson Crescent, Kirkintilloch, G66 1XF
2 pm – 4 pm
Learn about the support, services and meet staff and trustees of East Dunbartonshire Women’s Aid
Domestic Abuse Training
McGregor House
10 Donaldson Crescent, Kirkintilloch, G66 1XF
10.00 am – 12.30 pm
Booking Domestic Abuse Training via Eventbrite. FULLY BOOKED
THIS EVENT IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Kirkintilloch & District Soroptomist
Book, information stall and Orange Café
Regent Centre
Cowgate
Kirkintilloch
G661JH
1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Women with learning disabilities involved in selling or exchanging sex
28 November 2024, 11.00am - 12.45pm (Online)
A free event where we will shed light on women with learning disabilities and their involvement in selling or exchanging sex in Scotland. The event will bring together experts who will share case studies and good practice examples.
To register: Upcoming events - CSE AWARE
Engaging with young people around online misogyny
28 November 2024, 2.00pm - 4.00pm (Online)
Explore approaches to understanding and addressing the risks of online misogyny and abuse for young people in Scotland.
Register for Spotlight: Engaging with young people around online misogyny
Women's political representation
3 December 2024, 10.00am - 12.00pm (Online)
Explore the barriers to political participation and representation for women and girls, and how this is related to tackling violence and abuse.
To register for Women's political representation Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
Spotlight: Children's voices in court processes
4 December 2024, 12.00pm - 2.00pm (Online)
Explore the link between embedding children’s rights and tackling VAWG in Scotland, particularly in the context of court process and justice responses.
Register for Spotlight: Children's voices in court processes
CHALLENGE, CHANGE, PREVENT
5th December, 2024 10:30am - 3:00pm
Kirkintilloch Town Hall
A local approach to tackling violence against women and girls. Join EMPOWERED, East Dunbartonshire's Violence Against Women & Girls Partnership for our 16 Days Of Action Event.
Speakers:
- Graham Goulden - Violence prevention advocate and former Police Scotland Chief Inspector, presenting "The Bystander Moment" by Jackson Katz.
- Victoria Bannerman - Trauma-Informed Practice Coordinator at East Dunbartonshire Council, focusing on trauma-informed approaches related to gender-based violence.
- Police Scotland- Presentation on the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland
Special exhibition:
"Reassess the Press" - By The Rosey Project (Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis) A critical look at how the media portrays sexual violence, aiming to raise awareness of language use and editorial choices.
Event details:
Marketplace with information stalls and resources
Content Disclaimer: This event will discuss gender-based violence, trauma, and sensitive topics that could be upsetting for some attendees.
Book your spot at CHALLENGE, CHANGE, PREVENT.
Honour-based abuse
5 December 2024, 2.00pm - 4.00pm (Online)
Explore the current work to raise awareness and improve responses to so-called ‘Honour’-based abuse for women and girls in Scotland.
#ForThemAll vigil
Scottish Women’s Aid will hold an online vigil in memory of women and children who have died as a result of domestic abuse.
The vigil will be held online, across Twitter, Instagram and Facebook on Friday 6th December at 7pm. Supporters are being asked to get involved on their own social media channels, either by lighting a candle and posting a photo with the hashtag #ForThemAll
Trafficking Awareness Raising Alliance (TARA) Training
Auditorium, McGregor House
10 Donaldson Crescent, Kirkintilloch, G66 1XF
2.00pm – 4.00 pm
The session will cover:
- The role of TARA / First Responder
- The support provided by TARA
- Understanding of Human Trafficking and the prevalence in society
- Identifying potential indicators of Human Trafficking
- Time will be available for questions at the end of the session
As places at this event are limited, pre-booking is essential. Please email edwomensaid@aol.com to secure your place.
THIS EVENT IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Facilitating disclosures of selling or exchanging sex
10 December 2024, 9.30am - 1.00pm (Online)
The recent CSE Aware report “Barriers to Disclosures of Selling or Exchanging Sex″ revealed a number challenges that practitioners face in relation to disclosures of selling or exchanging sex. To increase workers’ skills and confidence to manage disclosures of selling or exchanging sex, CSE Aware is offering an online training session for frontline practitioners.
Register your interest in Facilitating disclosures of selling or exchanging sex
Services contact information
If you have concerns about a child or vulnerable adult, you can contact: East Dunbartonshire Social Work Advice and Response Team - 0141 777 3000
Out of Hours Social Work Service - 0300 343 1505
Police Scotland (non-emergency) - 101
If you are currently or have previously been impacted by gender based violence, or you are concerned about someone else there is local support available.
Local services
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Visit the East Dunbartonshire Women’s Aid website |
A local organisation providing information, support and safe refuge accommodation for women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse. Outreach service in primary and secondary schools for children and young people who have experience of domestic abuse. |
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Visit the Abused Men in Scotland website |
A national organisation dedicated to supporting men who are experiencing, or who have experienced, domestic abuse. |
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Vist the Children Experiencing Domestic Abuse Recovery (CEDAR) Project website |
An East Dunbartonshire therapeutic group work programme for children, young people (aged 4-16) and their mothers, with the main aim of helping mothers to understand the effect of domestic abuse on children and to support children in their recovery. |
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Visit the Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis website |
A support service for women and girls aged 13 and over who have been raped, sexually assaulted or sexually abused at some point in their lifetime. |
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Vist the Scotland’s National Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline website |
A confidential 24-hour support service for anyone with experience of domestic abuse or forced marriage, as well as their family members, friends, colleagues and professionals who support them. |
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Visit the Galop website |
A confidential LGBT+ service for all members of the LGBT communities, their family, friends, and agencies supporting them. Information and support on hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse. They also support lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people who have had problems with the police or have questions about the criminal justice system. |
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Visit the Scottish Women’s Rights Centre website |
The Scottish Women’s Rights Centre help women aged 16 and over affected by violence and abuse by providing free legal information and advice. Weekly surgeries in Glasgow and monthly surgeries in Lanarkshire available. |
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Viat the Police Scotland website |
Information about how to report domestic abuse can be found on the Police Scotland website. The Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scheme gives men and women the right to ask about the background of their partner, potential partner or someone who is in a relationship with someone they know, and there is a concern that the individual may be abusive. Find out more about the Disclosure Scheme on the Police Scotland Website. |
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Visit the Childline website |
A free and confidential service for anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they are going through including domestic abuse. |