16 days of action against domestic abuse

December 6, 2021

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.

Domestic abuse against men:

Domestic abuse affects men too with 15 per cent of men aged between 16 – 59 having experienced some form of domestic abuse. Men across the borough can can also get support with domestic abuse by calling 0121 552 6448 or by clicking here.

Domestic abuse against lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender men and women:

One in four lesbian and bisexual women and almost 50 per cent of all gay and bisexual men have experienced at least one incident of domestic abuse from a family member or partner since the age of 16. Eighty per cent of transgender people have also experienced emotional, sexual, or physical abuse from a partner or ex-partner. For support please call 0121 643 0821 or email idva@blgbt.org . Click here for more resources and information.

Note: In an emergency you should always call 999.

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