MONDAY 7 FEBRUARY - Taunton Women's Aid Helps Local Women Stay Safe
I was pleased to be invited on Monday to participate in the launch of the "STAY SAFE" campaign by Taunton Women's Aid.
Sadly one in four women will experience domestic abuse during their lifetime. The statistics are worrying.
The aim of the campaign is to publicise key messages that have been developed by Taunton Women's Aid to help women recognise potential dangers and to take preventative action before a situation escalates.
The campaign encourages a "body check" approach that can help women to recognise danger signs. The "body check" includes:
- HEAD: Think things through; keep your wits about you.
- EYES: Take blinkers off; notice what is going on around you.
- EARS: Listen to your friends; they will try to protect you.
- HEART: Trust your instincts; if you don't feel safe - you're not.
- HANDS: Your children are precious; don't let their safety slip through your fingers
- LEGS: Don't rush; take new relationships slowly.
- FEET: Know where to go for help; just take the first step.
At the "STAY SAFE" launch with the Mayor of Taunton and other business, sporting and community leaders.
Local businesses are asked to show their support for the campaign by holding a Dress Down day on 16 February and raising some funds for Taunton Women's Aid.
Location:Taunton
posted by Andrew Larpent @ Wednesday, February 09, 2011
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1 Comments:
i am an activities co ordinator at two islecare homes on the island. i was very moved by the taunton stay safe campaign. i am a womens aid domestic abuse survivor and i couldnt have got out without my managers and co workers who helped me through. i didnt know what to do and how to get help and it was my managers who noticed i had a problem and helped me to get the help i needed through womens aid isle of wight. they suported me and helped me attend meetings and counciling. i dont know where i would be if it wasnt for them. shows islecare cares. thankyou for those who helped me and to those who may be in a similar situation it does/can get better. trust me.
sarah parsonage
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