16 days of action against domestic abuse

December 9, 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 and children and young people:

The impact domestic domestic abuse can have on children and young people can be catastrophic. Sadly one in five children are exposed to domestic abuse. Be sure to check out Daisy’s story in the video below:

support regarding domestic abuse and when it involves young people and children, please click here.

Please call 0121 552 6448 for a direct line to a range of support services in the borough.

Note: In an emergency you should always call 999.

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