6️⃣ Practitioners avoid sensitive topics – Like sexual health

Stalking doesn’t always look like the movies. Know the signs. Believe survivors.

For further advice and support, contact:
☎️National Stalking helpline 0808 802 0300
☎️Live Fear Free 0808 80 10 800

3️⃣ Misunderstood as "harmless" – Persistent attention dismissed as "just being friendly"
4️⃣ Digital stalking ignored – Online harassment isn’t taken as seriously as in-person threats
5️⃣ Fear & shame – Victims stay silent, blaming themselves or worrying they won’t be believed
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👀Stalking is abuse and it is illegal. Yet too often, it goes unseen.
This #StalkingAwarenessWeek, let’s talk about the barriers older people face in recognising stalking:
1️⃣ Stalker may be a carer or family member – Making it harder to speak out
2️⃣ Isolation – Less access to support networks
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Nid yw stelcian bob amser yn edrych fel y ffilmiau. Dewch i adnabod yr arwyddion. Credwch y goroeswyr.

Os hoffech ragor o gyngor a chymorth:
☎️Llinell Gymorth Genedlaethol Stelcian 0808 802 0300
☎️ Byw Heb Ofn 0808 80 10 800

5️⃣ Ofn a chywilydd – Dioddefwyr yn cadw’n dawel, yn beio eu hunain neu'n poeni na fyddant yn cael eu credu
6️⃣Mae ymarferwyr yn osgoi pynciau sensitif – Fel iechyd rhywiol

2️⃣ Ynysu – Llai o gyfle i fanteisio ar rwydweithiau cymorth
3️⃣ Cael ei gamddeall fel rhywbeth "diniwed" – Sylw di-baid yn cael ei ddiystyru fel "bod yn gyfeillgar"
4️⃣ Stelcian digidol yn cael ei anwybyddu - Ni ystyrir fod aflonyddu ar-lein mor ddifrifol â bygythiadau personol
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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Mae stelcian yn gamdriniaeth ac mae’n anghyfreithlon.
Yn ystod yr #WythnosYmwybyddiaethStelcian hon, gadewch i ni siarad am y pethau sy’n rhwystro pobl hŷn rhag adnabod stelcian:
1️⃣ Gall stelciwr fod yn ofalwr neu'n aelod o'r teulu – Sy’n gwneud codi llais yn fwy anodd 🧵

2️⃣ Ynysu – Llai o gyfle i fanteisio ar rwydweithiau cymorth
3️⃣ Cael ei gamddeall fel rhywbeth "diniwed" – Sylw di-baid yn cael ei ddiystyru fel "bod yn gyfeillgar"
4️⃣ Stelcian digidol yn cael ei anwybyddu - Ni ystyrir fod aflonyddu ar-lein mor ddifrifol â bygythiadau personol

🔹 Gall stelciwr fod yn ofalwr neu'n aelod o'r teulu – Sy’n gwneud codi llais yn fwy anodd
🔹 Ynysu – Llai o gyfle i fanteisio ar rwydweithiau cymorth
🔹 Cael ei gamddeall fel rhywbeth "diniwed" – Sylw di-baid yn cael ei ddiystyru fel "bod yn gyfeillgar"

💡We are proud to have collaborated with the Centre for Protecting Women Online, by submitting evidence to an international consultation.
The message is clear: older women experience high levels of abuse but are often overlooked in policy, services & data.
Read more: cpwo.open.ac.uk/tackling-vio...

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Rydym yn falch o fod wedi cydweithio gyda'r Ganolfan Diogelu Menywod Ar-lein.
Mae'r neges yn glir: mae menywod hŷn yn profi lefelau uchel o gam-drin ond yn aml cânt eu hanwybyddu mewn polisi, gwasanaethau a data.
Darllen mwy: cpwo.open.ac.uk/tackling-vio...

Stalking is abuse and it is illegal. Yet too often, it goes unseen. This #StalkingAwarenessWeek, let’s talk about the barriers older people face in recognising stalking. Know the signs. Believe survivors. For advice and support:
☎️ National Stalking helpline 0808 802 0300
☎️ Live Fear Free 08088010800

Mae stelcian yn gamdriniaeth ac mae’n anghyfreithlon. Ond yn rhy aml, mae'n anweledig. Yn ystod yr #WythnosYmwybyddiaethStelcian hon, gadewch i ni siarad am y pethau sy’n rhwystro pobl hŷn rhag adnabod stelcian.
Cymorth:
☎️Llinell Gymorth Genedlaethol Stelcian 08088020300
☎️Byw Heb Ofn 08088010800

🗓️ Join us for our Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru!
📲Technology is increasingly part of everyday life, but it is also becoming a tool for abuse, control, and exploitation in later life.
⭐️Free and open to all forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Ymunwch â ni ar gyfer ein gweithdy Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru!
📲Mae technoleg yn rhan gynyddol o fywyd bob dydd, ond mae hefyd yn dod yn offeryn ar gyfer camdriniaeth, rheolaeth ac ecsbloetio yn ddiweddarach mewn bywyd.
⭐️Am ddim a croeso I pawb
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Watch: Acclaimed Welsh actor joins national campaign exposing hidden abuse experienced by older women Stephen Price Acclaimed Welsh actor Sharon Morgan has lent her voice to a powerful new campaign highlighting the often-overlooked experiences of older people affected by sexual violence and domestic a...

It’s a privilege to see our research move beyond the page and into real life. Our work with older victim-survivors at Dewis Choice helped inform this Live Fear Free campaign, ensuring older women are seen, heard, and supported.
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Watch: Acclaimed Welsh actor joins national campaign exposing hidden abuse experienced by older women Stephen Price Acclaimed Welsh actor Sharon Morgan has lent her voice to a powerful new campaign highlighting the often-overlooked experiences of older people affected by sexual violence and domestic abuse. The campaign, created by Live Fear Free challenges the widespread misconception that violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence (VAWDASV) does not affect people […]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Mae'n fraint gweld ein hymchwil yn symud y tu hwnt i'r dudalen ac i’r byd go iawn. Fe wnaeth ein gwaith gyda dioddefwyr-oroeswyr hŷn yn Dewis Choice helpu i lywio'r ymgyrch hon, gan sicrhau bod menywod hŷn yn cael eu gweld, eu clywed a'u cefnogi.
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Aber researchers share violence against older women study with UN Aberystwyth University researchers have shared their expertise on preventing and responding to violence against older women at the United Nations.

🗞️In the news (English text below)
🇺🇳Through our engagement with international partners at the United Nations, we were able to highlight both the challenges facing older women and the innovative approaches being developed in Wales to improve access to justice and support.

Bold text on a yellow background emphasising how you are not responsible for other people's abusive behaviour.

It's not your fault if you experience anti-LGBT+ abuse or violence. No matter when, where or how it happened, we're here for you 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Galop's National LGBT+ Abuse and Violence Helpline is free, confidential, and run by LGBT+ people.

📞 0800 999 5428
📧 help@galop.org.uk
💻 galop.org.uk

Aber researchers share violence against older women study with UN Aberystwyth University researchers have shared their expertise on preventing and responding to violence against older women at the United Nations.

🗞️Yn y newyddion
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Drwy ein hymgysylltiad â phartneriaid rhyngwladol yn y Cenhedloedd Unedig, roeddem ni’n gallu tynnu sylw at yr heriau sy'n wynebu menywod hŷn a'r dulliau arloesol sy'n cael eu datblygu yng Nghymru i wella mynediad at gyfiawnder a chymorth.

If anything in this video resonates with you, or you’re worried about someone else, you can speak to Live Fear Free in confidence. The helpline is free and is available 24/7.

Call 0808 80 10 800
Text 0786 007 7333
Info@livefearfreehelpline.wale

The script was developed using case studies from Dewis Choice’s sexual violence paper and our recent organisational safe spaces report.

Our Co Directors, Elize Freeman and Dr Rebecca Zerk contributed additional case studies and expert input.

Abuse Can Happen at Any Age This film shares anonymised experiences inspired by real case studies of older people affected by sexual violence and domestic abuse.For many survivors, it c...

🎬 The Welsh Government has launched its new Live Fear Free video campaign, “Abuse Can Happen at Any Age.”

The video focuses on sexual violence in later life and features Welsh actor Sharon Morgan.

Os oes unrhyw beth yn y fideo hwn yn taro tant gyda ti, neu os wyt ti'n poeni am rywun arall, gelli siarad â Byw Heb Ofn yn gyfrinachol. Mae'r llinell gymorth am ddim ac ar gael 24/7.

Ffonia 0808 80 10 800
Tecstia 0786 007 7333
Gwybodaeth@llinellgymorthbywhebofn.cymru

Datblygwyd y sgript gan ddefnyddio astudiaethau achos o bapur Dewis Choice ar drais rhywiol a'n hadroddiad diweddar ar fannau diogel sefydliadol.

Cafwyd astudiaethau achos ychwanegol a chyfraniadau arbenigol gan ein Cyd-gyfarwyddwyr, Elize Freeman a Dr Rebecca Zerk.

Gall Cam-drin Ddigwydd ar Unrhyw Oedran Mae'r ffilm hon yn rhannu profiadau dienw sydd wedi'u hysbrydoli gan astudiaethau achos go iawn o bobl hŷn sydd wedi eu heffeithio gan drais rhywiol a cham-d...

Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi lansio ei hymgyrch fideo newydd Byw Heb Ofn, "Gall Cam-drin Ddigwydd ar Unrhyw Oedran."

Mae'r fideo yn canolbwyntio ar drais rhywiol yn ddiweddarach mewn bywyd ac mae’n cynnwys yr actor Cymreig Sharon Morgan.

Congratulations to our Co Director, Dr Rebecca Zerk, and all the 2026 Audrey Jones Memorial Award recipients! Honouring exceptional student research championing women’s rights, equality, and justice in Wales. Rebecca’s PhD explored help seeking among older women in later life.

Llongyfarchiadau i Dr Rebecca Zerk, a holl dderbynwyr Gwobrau Coffa Audrey Jones 2026! Mae’n anrhydeddu ymchwil eithriadol gan fyfyrwyr sy'n hyrwyddo hawliau, cydraddoldeb a chyfiawnder i fenywod yng Nghymru. Testun PhD Rebecca oedd sut mae menywod hŷn yn chwilio am gymorth yn hwyrach mewn bywyd

🌟 Your commitment to improving the lives of older people shone through in every conversation, question, and reflection.

🎉We're celebrating having trained over 26,000 practitioners!

💜 A huge thank you to the 18 incredible health & social care professionals across Mid & West Wales who made our training day so impactful.
💡Your insight, curiosity, & dedication shaped our session on “Transforming the Response to Domestic Abuse in Later Life & The Co-Existence of Dementia & DA!