16 days of action against domestic abuse

December 7, 2020

16 days of action against domestic abuse aims to raise awareness of abuse and sign post people across the borough to vital support services. The decision to make the 16 days between 25 November – 10 December was so that three other major events could be recognised: International Human Rights Defenders Day (29 November), World Aids Day (1 December) and the anniversary of the Montreal École Polytechnique Massacre (6 December). This is so that the connection between human rights and domestic abuse could be highlighted.

Rape and sexual violence:

The West Midlands Sexual Assault Referral Centre offers adults and children specialist medical care including sexual health and emergency contraception, practical help, free counselling for you, family/friends, information about making a report to the police and signposting to other specialist services. You can contact the service on 0800 970 0375.

The West Midlands Children’s and Young Person’s Service (CYPS) is provided by Mountain Healthcare Ltd and is aimed at anyone aged 17 and under who has experienced sexual violence or sexual abuse either recently or in the past. CYPS can be contacted by calling 0808 196 2340.

Note: In an emergency you should always call 999.

For more information please email  n.reid-lyon@nhs.net.