Exciting news! Our very own Alice Lilley, Implementation Lead for the Respect Young People’s Service, was on the Voice of Islam radio last week talking about child and adolescent to parent violence and abuse (CAPVA) - the barriers, causes, risks & impacts that this form of abuse has on families.

Has Trustees Week got you thinking about becoming a Trustee? We heard from Michael, a current Trustee about what inspired him to join us and what his highlights have been so far. youtu.be/WfDpCtfUipI

To end domestic abuse we must address the root cause – the person causing harm. Stopping perpetrators, holding them to account and giving them the chance to change, can protect victims.

Becoming a Respect Trustee could help inform your professional experience and support you in your current role. Hear from Lucy Bushill-Matthews, our Treasurer, about her experience. youtu.be/qRNw6v4eNXg

🧵Domestic Abuse Sector Jobs 🧵 💼Evolve Sessional Facilitator 💼Children and Young People’s Keyworker (x2) 💼Domestic Abuse Prevention Worker- Thriving Families 💼In Person (IDVA) 💼In Person HRHH Behaviour Change Worker 💼In Person Youth Program Parent/Partner Support Worker https://bit.ly/4quxyXu

This Trustees Week, we’ve launched our recruitment for the next Chair of Trustees at Respect. But what is it like to be in this role? 👇

As part of #16DaysOfActivism, SBS and CWASU are hosting @rahilag.bsky.social and Bea Campbell to discuss their latest book Planet Patriarchy, in conversation with Professor Liz Kelly. 📍 @londonmetuni.bsky.social 📅 3 December | 🕓 4:30 PM Don’t miss out! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bea-campbe...

Gender norms can be harmful for everyone. For men, there can be pressure to act strong and know what to do, which makes asking for help hard.

🧵 Trustees' Week Thread 🧵 Exciting news this Trustees’ Week! Respect is in search of our next Chair and 3 new Trustees – could it be you? This is a great time to join our Board and become part of an established and collaborative group of Trustees as we continue to grow and expand our influence.

For Black History Month this year, we’ve been speaking to Black leaders in the VAWG sector about their work and what standing firm in power and pride means to them.

We're hiring! We have three exciting new opportunities to join the Drive Partnership - we're looking for a: Deputy Director Closing date: 13 November Head of Operations Closing date: 19 November Head of Programmes Closing date: 16 November

🧵Domestic Abuse Sector Jobs 🧵 💼Evolve Sessional Facilitator 💼Children and Young People’s Keyworker (x2) 💼Domestic Abuse Prevention Worker- Thriving Families 💼In Person (IDVA) 💼In Person HRHH Behaviour Change Worker 💼In Person Youth Program Parent/Partner Support Worker https://bit.ly/4quxyXu

Today we are sharing part two of our conversation with April Dawn Ventour. April talks to us about what is needed to push the work with Black and minoritised communities forward, including equity in access and representation in leadership.

Our October Newsletter is now live. 🎃 ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3JkiGdE This month we covered... 🎃The Labour Party Conference 🎃Black History Month 2025 🎃New Govt. announcement to repeal the presumption of parental involvement And much more... Subscribe now: https://bit.ly/4oGAZIL

Exciting News 📣 Our Make a Change programme will be on Hits Radio during the news hour today from 11am-1pm.📻 This first segment will cover the impact of their delivery partner Relationships Coventry & Warwickshire's work with people causing harm. Tune in here ⬇️ hellorayo.co.uk/hits-radio/c...

For #BHM this year, we’ve been speaking to Black leaders in the #VAWG sector about their work and what standing firm in power and pride, means to them. This week we spoke to April Dawn Ventour, Head of Culture, Diversity & Inclusion at Respect accredited service eve & Director of Creating Equalz.

Respect is delighted to see the publication of Foundations’ feasibility study of Restart - a collaboration between @drivepartnership.bsky.social, Respect, @safelives.bsky.social, the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime and Cranstoun.

🧵 Domestic Abuse Sector Jobs Thread 🧵 eve Domestic Abuse Charity is looking for... 💼Evolve Sessional Facilitator TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is looking for... 💼Children and Young People’s Keyworker x 2 posts For more info: https://www.respect.org.uk/pages/140-jobs-in-the-domestic-abuse-sector

For Black History Month we’ve been speaking to Black leaders in the VAWG sector. Last week we shared part one of our conversation with Andrea Simon, Executive Director at the @evawuk.bsky.social. This week we are sharing part two. ⬇️

Respect stands in solidarity with @lawrsuk.bsky.social @sbsisters.bsky.social, @evawuk.bsky.social and Hibiscus who earlier this week stood in solidarity outside the Home Office in a peaceful demonstration, demanding an end to the Government's Immigration White Paper. #ScrapTheWhitePaper

Accountability and transparency is vital for trust in services that should be there to serve and protect us all. News of this report adds to evidence that the Met's institutional racism is harming Black, minoritised and migrant communities, both inside and outside the force. Urgent action is needed.

Please share our conference with any professionals working with young people/ children We want as many professionals in the room as possible as we discuss how we can come together to address risks around strangulation. Find out more: ifas.org.uk/ifas-confere... View our updated agenda!

For #BlackHistoryMonth this year, we’ve been speaking to Black leaders in the #VAWG sector about their work and what this year's theme, standing firm in power and pride, means to them. First, we spoke to Andrea Simon, Executive Director of the @evawuk.bsky.social. Look out for part 2 coming soon!

🧵1/2 🔔 We’re hiring! 🔔 Join SafeLives as a lead trainer and assessor! 🗓️ Applications close 10 November, 9 am. #Hiring #CharityJobs #DomesticAbuse #VAWG

This #CPAAwarenessDay (Child to Parent Abuse) we are raising awareness of the hidden harm, also known as CAPVA (Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse).

Abuse is so much more than physical violence. Coercive control causes severe harm and lasting trauma. We should all be able to recognise the signs. #CoerciveControlAwarenessDay bit.ly/3W3okUg

🧵Jobs Thread🧵 Ahimsa is looking for... 💼 Sessional Perpetrator Worker Role - In Person 📆 10th October Equation is looking for... 💼Male Helpline & Admin Project Support Worker 💼Male Domestic Abuse Support & Outreach Worker 💼Freelance Trainer 📆10th October More info: https://bit.ly/46Gt747

Have you read Make a Change’s latest impact report yet? With 10% more referrals from areas outside of our delivery sites, demand is rising for our community-wide early intervention programme. Read the full report: https://www.makeachange.uk.net/news/make-a-change-our-impact-2024-25

As the weeks ends, we're reflecting on a powerful series of events at the #LabourPartyConference On Tuesday, we joined a New Statesman session on how business can support government to end #VAWG. With contributions from @jessasatomp.bsky.social, @alexmclabour.bsky.social (cont. in thread) (1/7)

🧵1/3 We welcome Helen Millichap’s comments and fully agree that the real work of ending violence against women must not be overshadowed by political disputes. #VAWG #DomesticAbuse #AntiRacism

We are sickened by the atrocious antisemitic attack on a Manchester synagogue today, Yom Kippur. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the victims, as well as our Jewish colleagues, friends and family. Respect stands in solidarity with the Jewish community at this difficult time.

The horrific failures that have been brought to light in the #BBCPanorama investigation of the Met Police are catastrophic and will undermine confidence in policing for years to come, putting survivors of domestic abuse - particularly Black, minoritised and migrant women - at further risk. (1/3)

Today is another busy day at #LabourPartyConference. We’ve attended the White Ribbon breakfast event on preventing men’s VAWG, before a collaboration meeting with @foundationsww.bsky.social, ahead of the third fringe event of the #VAWGTakeover, where @jotodd.bsky.social will be speaking on a panel.

A packed second day at #LabourPartyConference yesterday, attending and engaging with a wide range of fringe events. First was a breakfast session led by @revdoors.bsky.social and Newton Europe on ways to tackle the cycle of crisis and crime for people living with multiple and complex needs. 🧵(1/6)

Yesterday at #LabourPartyConference, we co-hosted a roundtable with @lawrsuk.bsky.social and @sbsisters.bsky.social as part of the #VAWGTakeover. The roundtable explored the vital question of where the black, minoritised and migrant women are in the Government's VAWG mission. 👇👇👇 1/🧵

Sunday saw the first event of the #VAWGTakeover at the #LabourPartyConference - a reception which heard from some of the CEOs from the charity coalition. Speakers called for clarity on the delayed VAWG Strategy, parity on funding & the need to ensure meaningful inclusion of by & for organisations.

The #LabourPartyConference is here and we're joining colleagues across the sector at key events. Yesterday, we joined fringe event ‘Victims in their Own Right? How to Better Protect Babies, Children & Young Victims Affected by Domestic Abuse’, chaired by @safelives.bsky.social CEO, Ellen Miller.

Following the #LabourPartyConference? Keep an eye out for the #VAWGTakeover to hear how the government must centre women and girls in its plans.

🧵1/3 Respect, alongside more than 70 other organisations have signed a joint statement to the Home Secretary.

📢Out now: Respect’s early response project – Make a Change – has just published its latest impact report, showing that the programme improves survivors' wellbeing and gives people causing harm tools to change. Read the report for some uplifting news: www.makeachange.uk.net/news/make-a-...

Our September Newsletter is live. mailchi.mp/respect/resp... This month we covered... 🎒First APPG meeting of this parliamentary year 🎒Make a Change's Impact Report 🎒 @evawuk.bsky.social's 5 key asks for the upcoming VAWG strategy 🎒New guidance on researching domestic abuse in LGBT+ communities

🧵Jobs Thread 🧵 There is still time to apply for the below roles in the domestic abuse sector

Thread post: This week, The Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales has published a new report examining existing research on Disabled victims' experiences of the criminal justice systems.

This month we held the first meeting of the APPG this parliamentary year, with a focus on electronic tagging of DA perpetrators in light of the Sentencing Review. We heard from David Gauke, Independent Chair, Sentencing Review and Chris Edwards, Probation Regional Director of Greater Manchester.

🧵 Jobs Thread 🧵 There is still time to apply for these roles in the domestic abuse sector...

🧵1/4 Respect, alongside other voices and leading organisations within the sector committed to the wellbeing of babies, children and families has signed @forbabyssake.bsky.social's open letter to Rt Hon Jess Phillips MP, Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls.

Upcoming Training Course: Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA) Recognise and Respond - 4th November This course explains why CAPVA happens, what the risk factors are and what practitioners can do if they suspect a parent is being abused. www.respect.org.uk/pages/event-...

Emotional identification and regulation is so important for children and young people. It can help children and young people to understand complicated feelings and develop healthy and positive ways to regulate. To learn more, check out the course below 👇

Still time to apply for this role at Respect 👇

🧵 Domestic Abuse Thread 🧵 There is still time to apply for the below roles in the domestic abuse sector