Read more about the impact of sexual violence here 👉 buff.ly/SAcJIKg #TeamAurora #WeBelieveYou

They can worry who to trust, or fear they won’t be believed if they speak out.

We understand that definitions don’t reflect the entirety of a victim’s experience or the complexity of trauma that results from it.

These messages – which may come from social media, news reports, or even family and friends – are often underpinned by myths and victim-blaming beliefs. Victims and survivors may be impacted by these messages and feel shame, or blame themselves.

Helpline: 0900 - 1500 Mon to Fri

WhatsApp chat: Tues 0900-1500 / Weds & Thurs 1700-2000 / Sun 1000-1400

More info here➡️ buff.ly/eM6f9oR

For support elsewhere, you can contact

The Suzy Lamplugh Trust national helpline on 0808 802 0300
Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service on: 0203 866 4107

🚨 In any emergency call 999

If you are being stalked, or you think you are being stalked, please reach out to a specialist service for help and advice.

➡️ If you live in the Thames Valley area you can contact us by email at: stalking.thamesvalley@aurorand.org.uk or call us on 023 92 479 254.

If you are worried you may be experiencing domestic abuse, contact us for support and know that #WeBelieveYou ➡️ buff.ly/sE7QYA2

#16Days #NoExcuse

Perpetrators of domestic abuse use coercive control as a way of dominating their victims, isolating them from support, and limiting their freedom.

Coercive control is a criminal offence in the UK.

At Aurora New Dawn, our Armed Forces team has seen how technology can add another layer to coercive control and abuse, often in ways that are uniquely shaped by military life.

Read all about Digital Violence in the Armed Forces Community here ➡️ buff.ly/7i4tlCK #16Days #NoExcuse

Here, a member of our team shares what a day in the life of an Armed Forces Advocate is like 👉 buff.ly/kYaJcIm #16Days #NoExcuse