16 Days of Activism- #NoExcuse

16 Days of Activism is an international campaign to call for an end to violence against women and girls. 

This year, the theme is #NoExcuse.

Over the course of the 16 Days, we’ll be introducing you to some of our male colleagues at Respect, The Drive Partnership and Make a Change to hear about their work in the domestic abuse sector, what are some of the common excuses they have heard from perpetrators and what advice would they give to men and young boys about stopping violence against women and girls. 

There is #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls. 

There is #NoExcuse for silence. 

There is #NoExcuse for abuse. Ever. 

Hear from our colleagues this 16 Days...

Will- Domestic Abuse Prevention Worker, Make a Change

This year we are speaking to our male colleagues about why they have chosen to work in the domestic abuse sector, why #NoExcuse is such a key theme and what advice they would offer to men and young boys to end violence against women and girls.

This week we spoke to Will, a Domestic Abuse Prevention Worker at Make a Change, who explains the several excuses that he has heard from perpetrators, including blaming their mental health, a hard day at work, past relationships, childcare and so on...

Ippo- Head of Services, Respect 

This year our male colleagues share why they have chosen to work in the domestic abuse sector and what men and boys can do to help stop violence against women and girls.

This week we spoke to Ippo, Head of Services at Respect, who said that ''Many perpetrators make excuses to minimise the impact and significance of the abuse and to also feel better within themselves, as 'it is not that bad...''

Luke, Practice Advisor, The Drive Partnership 

This year our male colleagues share why they have chosen to work in the domestic abuse sector and what men and boys can do to help stop violence against women and girls.

This week we spoke to Luke, Practice Advisor at The Drive Partnership who says the message this #16Days is ''Stand up. Stand up against domestic abuse in all its forms and ultimately, there is no excuse for abuse.''