White Ribbon Campaign

White Ribbon Authority

Rushcliffe Borough Council has been recognised as a White Ribbon authority for its work to eliminate domestic abuse. The Council backs the annual White Ribbon campaign to eliminate abuse in all its forms towards women and girls.

In order to become recognised, the Council had to provide a portfolio of evidence to show its work in this area. The judges described the portfolio (including letters from support agencies) as ‘very impressive’.

The White Ribbon campaign was started by men who wanted to change attitudes and behaviours that contributed to abuse towards women and girls.

Locally, there is help and advice available for anyone (woman or man or child) who has experienced domestic or sexual abuse.

The Nottinghamshire numbers to call for support:

24 hour Domestic Abuse Freephone helpline: 0808 800 0340 (a central number for advice and access to local domestic abuse services)

Men's Advice Line: 0808 801 0327

Rape Crisis: 0115 941 0440

ISAS (Incest and Sexual Abuse Survivors): 01636 610 313

Childline: 0800 1111

White Ribbon Campaign

Rushcliffe Borough Council has joined forces with Nottingham Rugby Club and the White Ribbon campaign to raise awareness of abuse towards women. The campaign encourages men to sign the pledge “never to commit, condone or excuse abuse towards women".

This campaign is launched at a time when the Government is looking to introduce a new crime of ‘domestic abuse’. Currently, hitting someone is an assault, breaking into a property and making a mess would be criminal damage, but this new law brings together a pattern of controlling and coercive behaviour which together constitute abuse.

As part of the campaign the new rugby kit will feature the white ribbon logo, there will be article in match programmes, banners round the pitch and the players will promoting the ideals. The players will go into the community and meet people at local events to share this message.

The Club and domestic abuse charities Equation and Family Care will help mentor young people so they learn how the power of sport, through male role models, shows how teamwork, respect and a positive demonstration of physical strength can help change attitudes about this issue.

The campaign is also being backed by Gedling Borough and the Notts Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.

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