Aurora New Dawn
@auroranewdawn.bsky.social
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
We offer training, support services & we are hiring!
Link 🌳 https://linktr.ee/auroranewdawn
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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
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
Our specialist Armed Forces Team offers support to any serving member of the Royal Navy, British Army or Royal Air Force who is experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence or stalking. We also support family members experiencing these issues.
December 8, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Our specialist Armed Forces Team offers support to any serving member of the Royal Navy, British Army or Royal Air Force who is experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence or stalking. We also support family members experiencing these issues.
This year, the theme for the 16 Days of Activism to end Gender-Based Violence is ‘UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls’. The 16 days runs from the 25th November, to Human Rights Day on the 10th December.
December 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
This year, the theme for the 16 Days of Activism to end Gender-Based Violence is ‘UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls’. The 16 days runs from the 25th November, to Human Rights Day on the 10th December.
What is Intimate Image Abuse? 🤔
Intimate image abuse involves the misuse of personal images or videos, often depicting private or intimate parts of a person’s body, nudity, or sexual acts.
Intimate image abuse involves the misuse of personal images or videos, often depicting private or intimate parts of a person’s body, nudity, or sexual acts.
December 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
What is Intimate Image Abuse? 🤔
Intimate image abuse involves the misuse of personal images or videos, often depicting private or intimate parts of a person’s body, nudity, or sexual acts.
Intimate image abuse involves the misuse of personal images or videos, often depicting private or intimate parts of a person’s body, nudity, or sexual acts.
🚓 In Southampton? Our specialist Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) response 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
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
December 5, 2025 at 4:16 PM
🚓 In Southampton? Our specialist Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) response 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
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
"From coercive control through devices to online harassment, cyber bullying, stalking, grooming, revenge porn and other exploitation, technology-facilitated abuse is on the rise."
How does digital abuse affect children and young people?
How does digital abuse affect children and young people?
December 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
"From coercive control through devices to online harassment, cyber bullying, stalking, grooming, revenge porn and other exploitation, technology-facilitated abuse is on the rise."
How does digital abuse affect children and young people?
How does digital abuse affect children and young people?
It was great to be a part of today's #16Days training on technology-facilitated domestic abuse, stalking and harassment.
Thank you Bracknell Forest Council for this informative session
Thank you Bracknell Forest Council for this informative session
December 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
It was great to be a part of today's #16Days training on technology-facilitated domestic abuse, stalking and harassment.
Thank you Bracknell Forest Council for this informative session
Thank you Bracknell Forest Council for this informative session
Today’s world of technology and social media has altered the world of cyber crime, particularly in relation to stalking.
December 4, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Today’s world of technology and social media has altered the world of cyber crime, particularly in relation to stalking.
If you are being subjected to digital abuse, help is available.
Depending on whether or not you are living with the person who is harming you, you may choose to take different steps. Make sure it is safe before taking any of these actions.
Depending on whether or not you are living with the person who is harming you, you may choose to take different steps. Make sure it is safe before taking any of these actions.
December 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
If you are being subjected to digital abuse, help is available.
Depending on whether or not you are living with the person who is harming you, you may choose to take different steps. Make sure it is safe before taking any of these actions.
Depending on whether or not you are living with the person who is harming you, you may choose to take different steps. Make sure it is safe before taking any of these actions.
Technology has transformed how we connect, work, and express ourselves. But it has also created new spaces for abuse.
Creating “deepfakes” with AI is one issue that is becoming more concerning.
Creating “deepfakes” with AI is one issue that is becoming more concerning.
December 2, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Technology has transformed how we connect, work, and express ourselves. But it has also created new spaces for abuse.
Creating “deepfakes” with AI is one issue that is becoming more concerning.
Creating “deepfakes” with AI is one issue that is becoming more concerning.
Check out the incredible feedback from our Joining Forces Against VAWG - Independent But Alongside - Conference!
⭐ 4.8/5 - Overall conference rating
⭐ 4.9/5 - Catering (obviously a crowd favourite!)
⭐ 4.6/5 – Relevance & usefulness
⭐ 4.8/5 - Overall conference rating
⭐ 4.9/5 - Catering (obviously a crowd favourite!)
⭐ 4.6/5 – Relevance & usefulness
December 2, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Check out the incredible feedback from our Joining Forces Against VAWG - Independent But Alongside - Conference!
⭐ 4.8/5 - Overall conference rating
⭐ 4.9/5 - Catering (obviously a crowd favourite!)
⭐ 4.6/5 – Relevance & usefulness
⭐ 4.8/5 - Overall conference rating
⭐ 4.9/5 - Catering (obviously a crowd favourite!)
⭐ 4.6/5 – Relevance & usefulness
Another Autumn Budget, another year of uncertainty for VAWG services and victim-survivors
Women's organisations have released a joint statement on last week's Autumn Budget. Read it here 👉 buff.ly/qCkZvwN
Women's organisations have released a joint statement on last week's Autumn Budget. Read it here 👉 buff.ly/qCkZvwN
December 2, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Another Autumn Budget, another year of uncertainty for VAWG services and victim-survivors
Women's organisations have released a joint statement on last week's Autumn Budget. Read it here 👉 buff.ly/qCkZvwN
Women's organisations have released a joint statement on last week's Autumn Budget. Read it here 👉 buff.ly/qCkZvwN
At Aurora New Dawn, we are passionate about helping survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking to recover and rebuild their lives. Join us this #16Days as we say there is #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls.
Find out more about the support we offer here ➡️ buff.ly/5BfNZaR
Find out more about the support we offer here ➡️ buff.ly/5BfNZaR
December 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
At Aurora New Dawn, we are passionate about helping survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking to recover and rebuild their lives. Join us this #16Days as we say there is #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls.
Find out more about the support we offer here ➡️ buff.ly/5BfNZaR
Find out more about the support we offer here ➡️ buff.ly/5BfNZaR
Have you heard about our Thames Valley Specialist Stalking Service?
At Aurora New Dawn, we understand how frightening stalking can be. It can affect every area of your life and leave you feeling unsafe and isolated.
Read all about it here 👉 buff.ly/aQhuA5R #16Days
At Aurora New Dawn, we understand how frightening stalking can be. It can affect every area of your life and leave you feeling unsafe and isolated.
Read all about it here 👉 buff.ly/aQhuA5R #16Days
November 30, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Have you heard about our Thames Valley Specialist Stalking Service?
At Aurora New Dawn, we understand how frightening stalking can be. It can affect every area of your life and leave you feeling unsafe and isolated.
Read all about it here 👉 buff.ly/aQhuA5R #16Days
At Aurora New Dawn, we understand how frightening stalking can be. It can affect every area of your life and leave you feeling unsafe and isolated.
Read all about it here 👉 buff.ly/aQhuA5R #16Days
How can you support a survivor who has disclosed to the police?
As domestic abuse response workers, we sometimes meet survivors following them reporting abuse to the police. Often this can be their first time disclosing digital abuse.
As domestic abuse response workers, we sometimes meet survivors following them reporting abuse to the police. Often this can be their first time disclosing digital abuse.
November 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
How can you support a survivor who has disclosed to the police?
As domestic abuse response workers, we sometimes meet survivors following them reporting abuse to the police. Often this can be their first time disclosing digital abuse.
As domestic abuse response workers, we sometimes meet survivors following them reporting abuse to the police. Often this can be their first time disclosing digital abuse.
It was fantastic to be a part of today's #16Days training on neurodivergent women and the unseen risk of domestic abuse.
Thanks to Bracknell Forest Council for organising the event!
Thanks to Bracknell Forest Council for organising the event!
November 28, 2025 at 5:06 PM
It was fantastic to be a part of today's #16Days training on neurodivergent women and the unseen risk of domestic abuse.
Thanks to Bracknell Forest Council for organising the event!
Thanks to Bracknell Forest Council for organising the event!
Have you heard about our Thames Valley Specialist Stalking Service?
At Aurora New Dawn, we understand how frightening stalking can be. It can affect every area of your life and leave you feeling unsafe and isolated.
Read all about it here 👉 buff.ly/aQhuA5R #16Days
At Aurora New Dawn, we understand how frightening stalking can be. It can affect every area of your life and leave you feeling unsafe and isolated.
Read all about it here 👉 buff.ly/aQhuA5R #16Days
November 28, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Have you heard about our Thames Valley Specialist Stalking Service?
At Aurora New Dawn, we understand how frightening stalking can be. It can affect every area of your life and leave you feeling unsafe and isolated.
Read all about it here 👉 buff.ly/aQhuA5R #16Days
At Aurora New Dawn, we understand how frightening stalking can be. It can affect every area of your life and leave you feeling unsafe and isolated.
Read all about it here 👉 buff.ly/aQhuA5R #16Days
Throughout the 16 Days, we’re sharing information and insights around our work and digital violence. Today. We’re sharing a case study from our work.
Read it here 👉 buff.ly/wnYjVBm #16Days #NoExcuse
Read it here 👉 buff.ly/wnYjVBm #16Days #NoExcuse
November 27, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Throughout the 16 Days, we’re sharing information and insights around our work and digital violence. Today. We’re sharing a case study from our work.
Read it here 👉 buff.ly/wnYjVBm #16Days #NoExcuse
Read it here 👉 buff.ly/wnYjVBm #16Days #NoExcuse
Operations Director Lyn is speaking on the links between Coercive Control and Stalking at the Hillingdon White Ribbon Event today.
Thank you White Ribbon UK for having us! #16Days #WhiteRibbon
Thank you White Ribbon UK for having us! #16Days #WhiteRibbon
November 27, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Operations Director Lyn is speaking on the links between Coercive Control and Stalking at the Hillingdon White Ribbon Event today.
Thank you White Ribbon UK for having us! #16Days #WhiteRibbon
Thank you White Ribbon UK for having us! #16Days #WhiteRibbon
Between September 2024 and September 2025 we supported survivors in 364 stalking cases.
268 of these (74%) included stalking with a cyber element.
Stalking is a crime.
Are you worried you may be experiencing stalking?
Find support here ➡️ buff.ly/ufVH26e
268 of these (74%) included stalking with a cyber element.
Stalking is a crime.
Are you worried you may be experiencing stalking?
Find support here ➡️ buff.ly/ufVH26e
November 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Between September 2024 and September 2025 we supported survivors in 364 stalking cases.
268 of these (74%) included stalking with a cyber element.
Stalking is a crime.
Are you worried you may be experiencing stalking?
Find support here ➡️ buff.ly/ufVH26e
268 of these (74%) included stalking with a cyber element.
Stalking is a crime.
Are you worried you may be experiencing stalking?
Find support here ➡️ buff.ly/ufVH26e
Violence Against Women can happen anywhere - including in the workplace.
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, as well as the first day of the #16Days of Activism, and we'd like to tell you about the workplace training we offer.
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, as well as the first day of the #16Days of Activism, and we'd like to tell you about the workplace training we offer.
November 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Violence Against Women can happen anywhere - including in the workplace.
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, as well as the first day of the #16Days of Activism, and we'd like to tell you about the workplace training we offer.
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, as well as the first day of the #16Days of Activism, and we'd like to tell you about the workplace training we offer.
Today, November 26th, is Economic Abuse Day.
As technology continues to evolve, so too do the methods perpetrators use to exploit and control their victims.
As technology continues to evolve, so too do the methods perpetrators use to exploit and control their victims.
November 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Today, November 26th, is Economic Abuse Day.
As technology continues to evolve, so too do the methods perpetrators use to exploit and control their victims.
As technology continues to evolve, so too do the methods perpetrators use to exploit and control their victims.
Did you see? Back in the summer, we launched our latest report: Invisible Battles – Strengthening Advocacy and Support for the Armed Forces Community Affected by Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence, and Stalking.
Read the report here 👉 buff.ly/BM8f9Hy
Read the report here 👉 buff.ly/BM8f9Hy
November 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Did you see? Back in the summer, we launched our latest report: Invisible Battles – Strengthening Advocacy and Support for the Armed Forces Community Affected by Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence, and Stalking.
Read the report here 👉 buff.ly/BM8f9Hy
Read the report here 👉 buff.ly/BM8f9Hy
Did you see? We provide a specialist helpline for Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force 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
Our helpline is open:
By phone: 0900-1500 Monday to Friday
November 21, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Did you see? We provide a specialist helpline for Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force 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
Our helpline is open:
By phone: 0900-1500 Monday to Friday
Sexual violence can happen to anyone, at any time, and no-one ever asks for or deserves to be sexually violated. There is no excuse for sexual violence.
Read more about the effects of sexual violence and find support here 👉 buff.ly/nq3ZlOt
Read more about the effects of sexual violence and find support here 👉 buff.ly/nq3ZlOt
November 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Sexual violence can happen to anyone, at any time, and no-one ever asks for or deserves to be sexually violated. There is no excuse for sexual violence.
Read more about the effects of sexual violence and find support here 👉 buff.ly/nq3ZlOt
Read more about the effects of sexual violence and find support here 👉 buff.ly/nq3ZlOt