Funding for smaller, specialist organisations in England and Wales that support survivors and victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence, who are led 'by, with and for' communities facing racial inequality, disabled people or LGBTQ+ communities.
The Survivors Welfare Advice Project (SWAP) is a free nationwide service run by Child Poverty Action Group.
SWAP advise professionals working with domestic abuse survivors on issues relating to their benefit claims and entitlement.
The project will also gather evidence of systematic problems with the welfare system faced by survivors to help inform their policy and legal work.
Manchester City Council is seeking three VCS representatives to represent the interests of domestic abuse victims, the interests of children of domestic abuse victims and the interests of charities and voluntary groups that work with victims of domestic abuse. The recruitment and selection process is being carried out by Macc.
The role of the representatives is:
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has launched a public consultation to gain a wide range of views on proposals developed to tackle gender-based violence in the city-region, ranging from how men and boys treat women and girls to strengthening services for victims and survivors.
Young people have shared their stories of hope and aspiration as part of a new campaign to help others steer clear of violence and achieve their future.
The Independent Review of Prevent has re-opened the Call for Evidence. The reviewer wants to hear a broad range of opinions, expertise and experience from those who can offer an insight into what Prevent means, how it works, and how it affects individuals, organisations and communities.
WeStandTogether are offering free interactive workshops for schools, colleges and youth and community groups.
The sessions can be delivered flexibly from single sessions to longer projects, they will improve community cohesion and foster better understanding, respect and cooperation. You will be able to develop your own local WeStandTogether and YouthStandTogether groups.
Workshops
What are Independent Community Scrutiny Panels?
Independent Community Scrutiny Panels (ICSPs) are made up of members of the public who are representative of the local community and give the police honest feedback in how they are using their stop and search powers.
The Bishops of England and Wales have asked that a Day of Prayer for the Survivors of Abuse be celebrated each year on the Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Easter. Bishop John asks all parishes to offer Mass for this intention on Tuesday 4 May and to remember this intention with special prayers or a time of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
Step Together Volunteering supports participants to build and develop the personal and practical skills needed to move forward. As well as offering progression routes into volunteering, training, and employment.