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Although this is something we have been aware of for most of our lives, I think the Sarah Everard case made us think “enough is enough”.’ The typical pin pull alarms have been making some noise in the week following coronation-arrest controversy. With the emergence of new ways to request help, from app-based alarms to smartwatches, how effective is this device for self-defence? Being intoxicated, not being asked, saying nothing, or saying yes to something else, is not consent. Being in a relationship or married to someone is not consent. Sexual assault is a crime The Support Line delivers on a key pledge in the government’s Rape Review Action Plan which seeks to boost support for victims, improve confidence in the system and increase the number of cases reaching court. If you are thinking about reporting an assault to the police, the centre can arrange for you to speak to a specially trained police officer who can explain the next steps.
They will be heard, they will be believed and they will be helped. This is the service that I needed then, and I am so happy to have been involved in making sure that victims now have the support that I didn’t. Listen to the person, but don't ask for details of the assault. Don't ask them why they didn't stop it. This can make them feel as though you blame them.
When the country’s highest-ranking police chief suggests waving down a bus (as if it’s not hard enough to flag one down anyway) to protect yourself from those who are supposed to protect you, it’s a wake-up call. Today’s announcement builds on recent government work to drive improvements in the criminal justice system. This includes quadrupling funding for victim services and bringing forward a landmark Victims Bill which seeks to ensure they are better heard, served and supported at every stage. Jamie Klinger, co-founder of Reclaim These Streets, tweeted: "The police have done nothing to make women safer and now are arresting their own volunteers working to keep women safe.
Dozens of protesters from anti-monarchy and environmental groups were arrested in what they slammed as a “dystopian nightmare”. You can also talk to someone from the MASH, or a social worker or the police if you prefer. You don't have to give your name.Specialist operators – available via telephone or webchat – will be on hand at any time to provide victims with vital information and emotional support. This includes signposting to local, longer-term services such as Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA).
Under 16s who access the support line will be listened to and guided towards appropriate alternative services Sabina Nessa and Sarah Everard did the ‘right’ things. They told friends and family where they were, they stayed in populated areas, and they were still targeted. The three people arrested - a 37-year-old woman, a 59-year-old woman, and a 47-year-old man - were questioned at a south London police station.
Safety keychains are becoming more and more popular, with small business owners seeing growing sales of (often pink or floral) self-defence sets designed for women. As well as providing much-needed support to survivors, it is crucial we send a strong message to women that they will be heard, they will be believed, and they will be helped.
The only fully legal self-defence product at the moment is a rape alarm. These are not expensive and can be bought from most local police stations or supermarkets. It’s more like we are forced to take the responsibility into our own hands. Companies like mine exist because we don’t feel protected or safe… However, accepting there is a lot of concern about street crime, we can try to clarify matters a little by putting forward the following points.Try not to wash or change your clothes immediately after a sexual assault. This may destroy forensic evidence that could be important if you decide to report the assault to the police. Where to get help
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