Online Forms of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence #ItsNotOk
Netreach Service Manager Hannah shares a blog about online harms and tech abuse and how they contribute to growing numbers of sexual exploitation.
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The STAGE Partnership Respond to Operation Span Review
The ASE Partnership, STAGE was developed in areas and with partners who had knowledge and/or provided direct support during high-profile investigations into sexual exploitation:
Changing Lives comments on review into Operation Span
The continued reviews into the systemic failings for hundreds of victims are welcomed by us. However, I will add such systemic failings is not bound only to Rochdale.
Changing Lives Sign the London Charter to End Rough Sleeping
We pledge to continue to work with and offer accommodation to some of the most vulnerable rough sleepers in and around Westminster, whilst working in partnership with other providers, our commissioners and partners.
Access to Justice for Women: Learning from STAGE
STAGE Data Analyst Stella Liapi shares her experience of supporting women in her current capacity and her previous role as an ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor).
Tackling Gendered and Systemic Stigma
On Day 13 of the 16 Days of Action, Red Umbrella Service Manager Sarah Clarke breaks down how gendered stigma affects the support that women with multiple unmet needs receive, and where professional attention should be focused to #ChangeTheStory.
The Role of an IDVA
Marking Day 12 of the 16 Days of Action 2023, Service manager Nichola David talks about the role of the IDVA to advocate for people facing domestic abuse to #ChangeTheStory for women.
The Reality of Women in the Criminal Justice System #ChangeTheStory
Our Women's Criminal Justice Service Managers share some of the stories of the women they've supported, with a view to shedding some light on the reality of how women come to be involved in the Criminal Justice System.
Changing Lives Doncaster Champion #SolidarityWithSisters
Senior BAME Support Worker Sharon Wilson talks about her work in our Doncaster Women's Centre and Community Hub on building trusting relationships founded on solidarity.
#ChangeTheStory – Diversion Assists Desistance
On day 4 of the 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence, Criminal Justice Area Manager Lisa Boyack discusses the importance of diversion schemes to prevent women from circumstances that mean re-offending is likely.
The STAGE Partnership Launch Report to Shine Light on the Experiences of Women who have been Groomed for Sexual Exploitation
A new report published by the STAGE Project shines a light on the experience of women who have been targeted, groomed and sexually exploited across the North East and Yorkshire, and calls for urgent change.
A Safe Place To Stay – Is Safe Accommodation Accessible For Everyone?
Our Middlesbrough Refuge Service Manager Ellie Temple considers the effect of the current economic climate on providing specialist provision, and the real need for adequate funding to #ChangeTheStory for survivors.