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Orange Wolverhampton is our city's contribution to the United Nations’ annual Orange The World campaign - 16 days of action to end violence against women and girls (VAWG) between 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) and 10 December (UN Human Rights Day).
Individuals and organisations across the city, including faith groups, sports clubs, schools, community organisations, charities, businesses of all sizes, and large public sector organisations are encouraged to "Orange Wolverhampton".
You can support the campaign as an individual, or along with others from any community group, business or organisation,– just visit our ‘Get Involved’ section for some ideas!
In doing so, you will be helping to raise awareness of gender-based violence – violence primarily, but not exclusively, committed against women and girls – including:
You will also be raising awareness about the help and support that is available to victims of gender-based violence in Wolverhampton.
We want to make this year's campaign even bigger - and this is your chance to get involved from 25 November to 10 December.
Take a look at our resources - a wide range of posters, leaflets, videos, lesson plans, screensavers, social media graphics and more for you to download to help you to Orange Wolverhampton.
"Through close partnership working we have made significant progress in addressing violence against women and girls, developing more effective ways of working together and implementing new processes which have further improved the way agencies respond to safeguarding concerns.
"The Orange Wolverhampton campaign is a great way for individuals and organisations to show that they are committed to ending gender-based violence, and highlighting where people can turn to if they are affected by the issue in any way.
“It cannot be over-emphasised that both locally and nationally all organisations and services recognise that there are female and male victims and perpetrators, and that support is available for everyone; women and men, girls and boys.”
"The Orange Wolverhampton campaign is not just about highlighting the problem of gender-based violence, but also raising victims awareness of the type of help and support that is available.
"Our message is clear; you do not need to suffer in silence. If you or someone you know is a victim of or at risk of gender-based violence, please speak out and get the support you or they need.
"Equally, if you are a perpetrator, in addition to the criminal justice system, there are now a number of programmes available which can help you change your behaviour.”
Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together
City of Wolverhampton Council
Safer Wolverhampton Partnership
The Haven
Domestic Abuse Helpline: (24/7) 08000 194 400
WhatsApp Helpline: (Mon-Fri | 9.00am – 5.00pm) 07719 558 183
Live Chat: (Mon-Fri | 9.00am – 5.00pm) havenrefuge.org.uk
Email: referralpoint@havenrefuge.org.uk
St George's Hub
Support for male victims: 01902 421904
Black Country Women’s Aid Stalking and Harassment Service
0121 553 0090 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)
Wolverhampton Adults Social Care
01902 551199
Wolverhampton Children's Social Care
01902 555392
West Midlands Forced Marriage and Honour-Based Violence Helpline (24 hrs)
0800 953 9777
Victim Support
Tel: 0300 3031977
iMatter, Guidance for professional referrers
iMatter, Online group-based programme for women survivors of domestic abuse
DORCAS
One stop shop for FGM support
Tel: 07462 837349 (Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm)
dorcasuk.com
Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together
Detailed local information wolverhamptonsafeguarding.org.uk
Karma Nirvana
Helpline for victims of honour violence and forced marriage: 0800 5999 247
National Domestic Violence helpline for women
0808 2000 247
National Domestic Violence helpline for men
0808 8010327
NSPCC FGM helpline
0800 028 3550
National Stalking Helpline
0808 802 0300
There are a number of ways which you can get involved and support the Orange campaign:
Please contact orangewolves@wolverhampton.gov.uk if you would like to order any campaign resources. Alternatively, you can download digital resources here.
Freedom App - Established to save the lives of vulnerable children and young people who are at risk of, or are subjected to violent crimes, Female Genital Mutilation, dishonour-based violence and forced marriages throughout the UK.
Petals App for young people - A web app for young people, both girls and boys living in the UK who want to find out more about Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
Petals App for professionals - An online resource explaining the legal responsibilities of professionals dealing with Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
This video is excellent at explaining consent in an accessible, funny and yet impacting way. It really gets people of all ages (adults, young people and children) to think and talk about consent.
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Show your support on social media using the hashtag #orangewolves and by tagging @wvsafeguarding in the conversation.
