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Aurora New Dawn

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Support, safety & advocacy for victim-survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence & stalking. We offer training, support services & we are hiring! Link 🌳 https://linktr.ee/auroranewdawn

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Aurora New Dawn @auroranewdawn.bsky.social · Mar 25

NEWS: On 31st March 2025 @ 09:00

We are launching the first #ArmedForces helpline for victims of:

#DomesticAbuse
#SexualViolence
#Stalking

Available for UK forces personnel and their families, including those deployed abroad.

With thanks to @armybenevolentfund.bsky.social
& AFCFT

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Aurora New Dawn @auroranewdawn.bsky.social · 1h

🚓 On the Ise of Wight? Our DVA cars will be operating tonight in your area.

Our staff will head out in police patrol cars to work alongside Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary in attending reports of domestic abuse.

#TeamAurora #WeBelieveYou

Aurora New Dawn @auroranewdawn.bsky.social · 21h

💬 Victims and survivors of sexual violence will hear and receive many conflicting messages about what has happened to them and how they could or should have responded.
Read more about the impact of sexual violence here 👉 buff.ly/SAcJIKg #TeamAurora #WeBelieveYou

Aurora New Dawn @auroranewdawn.bsky.social · 22h

New research reveals that domestic abuse is ‘everyday business’ within the family justice system, as nearly 90% of cases reviewed by the Commissioner identified it as an issue.

Read more ➡️ buff.ly/G6NgPVN

Majority of Family Court cases involve domestic abuse but system still not responding | Domestic Abuse Commissioner

A damning new report by the Domestic Abuse Tsar has revealed that domestic abuse is ‘everyday business’ for the Family Courts, yet a pro-contact culture and dismissive attitudes towards…

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Aurora New Dawn @auroranewdawn.bsky.social · 22h

“It’s clear that domestic abuse can no longer be considered a side issue within the family justice system but instead its everyday business that demands a rigorous response."

Aurora New Dawn @auroranewdawn.bsky.social · 1d

By WhatsApp chat: Tuesday 0900-1500 / Wednesday & Thursday 1700-2000 / Sunday 1000-1400

Contact us on +44 (0)333 0912 527 for support. #WeBelieveYou

Aurora New Dawn @auroranewdawn.bsky.social · 1d

Did you see? We have a specialist helpline for Armed Forces personnel and their family members who are victims and survivors of Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence or Stalking.

Our helpline is open:

By phone: 0900-1500 Monday to Friday

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Aurora New Dawn @auroranewdawn.bsky.social · 2d

How should we talk about strangulation with young people? 🤔

@institutefas.bsky.social and Sex Education Forum explore in this insightful podcast episode ➡️ buff.ly/MDm0hVa

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Aurora New Dawn @auroranewdawn.bsky.social · 2d

Who should attend?

- HR teams and managers
- Safeguarding leads
- EDI champions
- Senior leadership teams

This course is available for booking now - contact us to find out how it could work, for your organisation, today.

ℹ️ 👉 buff.ly/O1dSH51

Aurora New Dawn @auroranewdawn.bsky.social · 2d

We've created an online programme to equip HR professionals to:

- Understand your legal responsibilities
- Recognise and respond to Interpersonal Violence and sexual harassment
- Support colleagues safely and sensitively
- Foster a safer, survivor-centered workplace culture

Aurora New Dawn @auroranewdawn.bsky.social · 2d

Did you know?

From October 26, 2024, employers across the UK have had a new legal duty to prevent sexual harassment.

Is your organisation ready for this?

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Aurora New Dawn @auroranewdawn.bsky.social · 3d

Help Aurora raise funds! 💜

Aurora was created in direct response to the public sector cuts reducing funding to the violence and abuse sector.

Find out how you can support us ➡️ buff.ly/KLeqZzY #TeamAurora

Aurora New Dawn @auroranewdawn.bsky.social · 7d

🚓 Our DVA cars will be operating tonight in Southampton

Our staff will head out in police patrol cars to work alongside Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary in attending reports of domestic abuse.

#TeamAurora #WeBelieveYou

Aurora New Dawn @auroranewdawn.bsky.social · 7d

⚖️ We work with women in the Criminal Justice System (CJS) who have experienced domestic abuse through our Athena programme, which allows survivors to explore the subject of domestic abuse in a supportive and facilitated setting.

Read more here ➡️ buff.ly/uPwkC6a #TeamAurora #WeBelieveYou

Aurora New Dawn @auroranewdawn.bsky.social · 8d

For support elsewhere, you can contact: The Suzy Lamplugh Trust national helpline on 0808 802 0300 or the Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service on: 0203 866 4107

Find out more 👉 buff.ly/m4mZAnT #TeamAurora #Stalking #WeBelieveYou

Aurora New Dawn @auroranewdawn.bsky.social · 8d

📞 If you live in the Thames Valley area (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire) you can contact us by email at: [email protected] or call us for advice and support on 023 92 479 254.

Aurora New Dawn @auroranewdawn.bsky.social · 8d

Following changes to the law in 2012, stalking is now recognised as a criminal offence. Our services are here to help you and make sure you do not have to cope with stalking alone.

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Aurora New Dawn @auroranewdawn.bsky.social · 9d

Ready to level up your responses to domestic abuse, sexual violence, and stalking?

At Aurora, we’ve got the perfect training programmes for professionals at every stage of their career.

Check out our training page or get in touch to find out more 👉 buff.ly/pVCRFYG

#WeBelieveYou #TeamAurora

Aurora New Dawn @auroranewdawn.bsky.social · 10d

The Aurora New Dawn merchandise shop launches soon!

Show your support for our work, and tell the world you stand against violence and abuse

Check back regularly for updates 👉 buff.ly/BCPR8l1

#WeBelieveYou #TeamAurora

Aurora New Dawn @auroranewdawn.bsky.social · 10d

End Violence Against Women Coalition said "We are clear that the footage captured is just a snapshot of what is happening in forces across the country, and that transparency, accountability and culture change is urgently needed." ➡️ buff.ly/SmPjTrD

Aurora New Dawn @auroranewdawn.bsky.social · 10d

RapeCrisis England & Wales said "The Met must now act, not just with words, but with decisive action, to take accountability and make reform that allows survivors to rebuild their trust in the system." ➡️ buff.ly/XLFCwB2

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Aurora New Dawn @auroranewdawn.bsky.social · 10d

Women's Aid said “Police officers are meant to be there to keep law and order, to protect those most in need of protection." ➡️ buff.ly/RM5rJlt

Aurora New Dawn @auroranewdawn.bsky.social · 10d

Last week, BBC Panorama released footage exposing racism, Islamophobia and misogyny in the Met Police.

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Aurora New Dawn @auroranewdawn.bsky.social · 11d

It was a delight to see everyone at our 'Joining Forces Against VAWG - Independent But Alongside' Conference in Portsmouth last week!

Thanks so much to everyone who helped make it such a success! #JoiningForcesVAWG

Aurora New Dawn @auroranewdawn.bsky.social · 13d

Our #JoiningForcesVAWG conference in Portsmouth was a success!

Thank you to everyone involved!

Aurora New Dawn @auroranewdawn.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you to everyone who came, including all of our fantastic guest speakers - we couldn't have done this without you!

#JoiningForcesVAWG