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Know, See, Speak Out

Join the Kent and Medway End Domestic Abuse #KnowSeeSpeakOut campaign to help raise awareness of domestic abuse in your community.

16 Days of Action - 25 November to 10 December 2024

This year, take part against gender-based violence and abuse during the 16 Days of Action from 25 November to 10 December 2024.

Starting on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and White Ribbon Day and ending on International Human Rights Day, it’s a vital time to help people get to safety quickly.

Webinars and training

During the 16 Days of Action, we will be live streaming training webinars. If you’re interested in taking part in a webinar, sign up today.

Register for a webinar

Interested in other training webinars? Take a look at our how to spot the signs of domestic abuse and how to support someone who is experiencing abuse video or for more visit, our YouTube channel.

Website and email campaign resources

Show your support by downloading our free campaign resources. The resources include:

  • a logo
  • email signature
  • website banner
  • virtual meeting background
  • Microsoft PowerPoint slides
  • e-bulletin feature copy and images.

Social media

Use our social media content calendar to post on your channels and use the hashtags #KnowSeeSpeakOut #EndDomesticAbuse.

Poster

Download the End Domestic Abuse poster (PDF, 2.5 MB) and put it up in communal spaces.

Speak out and signpost people to support

Learn how to signpost victims to Kent and Medway support services.

Use your voice to spread the word share the campaign with your followers, networks, colleagues and friends.

Domestic abuse: the facts

  • 2.4 million people in England and Wales experience domestic abuse every year (Office for National Statistics).
  • At least 2 people a week are killed by their current or ex-partner (Office for National Statistics).
  • 1 in 5 under 18s will have lived with domestic abuse at some point in their childhood (Radford et al, NSPCC report, 2018)
  • 37% increase in violence and abuse against women and girls in the last five years (National Police Chiefs’ Council, 2024).