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Join us and play your part in helping to end gender-based violence.

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#OrangeWolves

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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:

  • domestic abuse
  • female genital mutilation
  • forced marriage
  • so-called ‘honour-based’ violence
  • sexual violence
  • stalking and harassment

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.”

John Denley
Director of Public Health, City of Wolverhampton Council

"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.”

Richard Fisher
Chair of the Safer Wolverhampton Partnership

The Orange Wolverhampton is coordinated by....

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Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together

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City of Wolverhampton Council

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Safer Wolverhampton Partnership


Support & help

Anyone worried about or suffering from any domestic violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, honour-based violence or sexual violence should call the relevant helpline:

In an emergency, always call police: 999


Local Support

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

National Support

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


Get involved

There are a number of ways which you can get involved and support the Orange campaign:

    • A3 Orange Wolves Posters
    • Orange Ribbons
    • Orange Wolves Pens
    • Teams background
    • Advice and support cards
      Alternatively, you can download digital resources here.
  • Join in with one of the shared campaign events
  • Further ways to get involved:
    • Hold an orange ribbon making session in the lead up to the campaign (email orangewolves@wolverhampton.gov.uk for materials and instructions)
    • Plan an orange lunch or orange coffee break
    • Orange your website or social media
    • Make an orange Christmas Tree for your workplace
    • Run an Orange awareness raising session for your service users
    • Light up your building or reception area in orange
    • Share our resources at your venue or by booking a stall in a public venue near you.
    • Let us know how you are getting involved here.
  • Send us pictures of what you are doing to support the campaign by using the hashtag #OrangeWolves and tagging @wvsafeguarding and @CommSafetyWV on social media

 


Resources

Please contact orangewolves@wolverhampton.gov.uk if you would like to order any campaign resources. Alternatively, you can download digital resources here.

Apps

Apps

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)

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Consent video

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.

View the:

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Teams/Zoom backgrounds

Please download the:

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Building Safer Relationships Pack

Please download the version you would like to display:

  • Apps

    Apps


  • project 2

    Consent video


  • project 3

    Teams/Zoom backgrounds


  • project 4

    Posters & Leaflets


  • project 5

    Building Safer Relationships Pack


  • project 6

    Social Media/Screensavers/Email signature


Events

Timetable coming soon!


Show your support on social media using the hashtag #orangewolves and by tagging @wvsafeguarding in the conversation.