16 Days of Activism- #NoExcuse

16 Days of Activism is an international campaign to call for an end to violence against women and girls. 

This year, the theme is #NoExcuse.

Over the course of the 16 Days, we’ll be introducing you to some of our male colleagues at Respect, The Drive Partnership and Make a Change to hear about their work in the domestic abuse sector, what are some of the common excuses they have heard from perpetrators and what advice would they give to men and young boys about stopping violence against women and girls. 

There is #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls. 

There is #NoExcuse for silence. 

There is #NoExcuse for abuse. Ever. 

Hear from our colleagues this 16 Days...

Will- Domestic Abuse Prevention Worker, Make a Change

This year we are speaking to our male colleagues about why they have chosen to work in the domestic abuse sector, why #NoExcuse is such a key theme and what advice they would offer to men and young boys to end violence against women and girls.

This week we spoke to Will, a Domestic Abuse Prevention Worker at Make a Change, who explains the several excuses that he has heard from perpetrators, including blaming their mental health, a hard day at work, past relationships, childcare and so on...

Ippo- Head of Services, Respect 

This year our male colleagues share why they have chosen to work in the domestic abuse sector and what men and boys can do to help stop violence against women and girls.

This week we spoke to Ippo, Head of Services at Respect, who said that ''Many perpetrators make excuses to minimise the impact and significance of the abuse and to also feel better within themselves, as 'it is not that bad...''

Luke, Practice Advisor, The Drive Partnership 

This year our male colleagues share why they have chosen to work in the domestic abuse sector and what men and boys can do to help stop violence against women and girls.

This week we spoke to Luke, Practice Advisor at The Drive Partnership who says the message this #16Days is ''Stand up. Stand up against domestic abuse in all its forms and ultimately, there is no excuse for abuse.''

Merv, Helplines Advisor, Respect 

This year our male colleagues have been sharing with us their experience of working in the domestic abuse sector and why there is #NoExcuse.

This week we spoke to Merv, Helplines Advisor at Respect who said, for men, it is important to know that there is help out there and to reach out before things get worse.

Respect Phoneline

Men's Advice Line

Katie, Counsellor, Galop 

Domestic abuse can happen to anyone and in any kind of relationship. Our #16Days campaign has focused on our male colleagues and advice for men, but we worked with our friends at Galop to look at some of the ways domestic abuse is present in LGBT+  relationships.

If you, or someone you know needs support, Galop are here for you:
📞0800 999 5428
✉️[email protected]