The
third annual national awareness week is scheduled to take place from the 3rd –
9th February 2020 across the UK.
Organisers
hope the nationwide week-long series of events, hosted by local organisations,
will spread the message that any form of sexual abuse and sexual violence is
unacceptable.
The
week aims to generate discussion among the general public, statutory bodies and
third sector organisations about how sexual abuse and sexual violence is not
ok, it aims to empower victims and send out a clear message that the UK
collectively will be saying ‘It’s Not Ok’.
Individuals
and organisations across the country will be getting involved with their own
events, campaigns, conferences, training and social media activities.
Organiser
Yehudis Goldsobel said: “Over the past few years we have seen the steady growth
in involvement in this awareness week. Countless organisations have
participated with hundreds of events happening both on social media and
face-to-face across the country.”
“The
message is slowly being heard – sexual abuse and sexual violence is not ok. We
can only add to this by encouraging everyone to participate in the discussions,
not only victims and survivors, but all of us can help shine a light.”
Natalie
Marrison, Head of Abuse at Ramsdens comments: “Awareness
is key, sexual abuse and sexual violence is not ok. We aim to continue highlighting the message of this campaign, supporting survivors and raising
awareness with an aim to reduce violent sexual conduct in our communities.”
Our abuse team will be posting blogs throughout the week raising
awareness around these issues. Follow them on Twitter to stay updated.
If you’d like to find out more
about the awareness week click here. If you or someone you know has been affected by any issues in this article, please contact our team on 01484 821 500.. We have a number of offices across Yorkshire and we also offer early morning and late evening appointments. #ItsNotOk
