Violence prevention Archives

28 November 2023

16 Days Campaign: Stop Violence Against Women and Girls

Every year, Opoka supports the UN Campaign 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, from November 25th to December 10th.

12 October 2023

Therapeutic program for children affected by domestic violence in the family environment

Opoka is an accredited facility that can provide this fantastic program for your children. We have a dedicated children and youth advisor who is also accredited to run the “Joint Healing” program. This program aims to help children who witness or experience domestic violence at home. It is part of a new initiative by Opoka … Continued

26 May 2023

The first Safe Houses in the UK with specialised and organised support for Polish women with children are NOW OPEN!

Opoka is a unique and first-of-its-kind bilingual, specialist domestic violence prevention centre in the UK. We are proud to offer for the first time safe accommodation with specialist support in our two homes for Polish women with children up to the age of 10. Our homes are NOW OPEN! and we have started accepting referrals. … Continued

10 April 2021

Staying in a home should not mean danger. Domestic violence in Polish families in the UK

Statistically, every week, two women living in England and Wales are killed by or within reach of their current or former partner, and nearly one in three women in the country, aged 16-59, has experienced domestic violence in their lifetime. Unfortunately, for many families struggling with the horror of domestic violence, the lockdown meant being … Continued

9 February 2021

Domestic violence experienced by so many Polish women living in the United Kingdom

Domestic violence affects many Polish women living in the United Kingdom — but help is available. Talk to Opoka. In 2020, all organisations supporting victims of domestic violence reported over a 65% increase in calls to free support helplines. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, quarantine, and lockdown meant that many families were forced to … Continued

21 November 2020

STOP to violence against women and girls – The ’16 Days’ campaign

The following post is about the ’16 Days’ campaign, which annually raises awareness about the issue of violence against women. Learn how the Opoka organisation in Bristol supports Polish women in the UK and why this campaign is of such great importance. ⬇️ STOP violence against women and girls – the ’16 Days’ campaign.’

Tag: Violence prevention