Promotional graphic for a Make a Change long-read article titled ‘Neurodiversity and Domestic Abuse: Implications for Practice, Policy, and Early Intervention.’ The design uses green and white geometric shapes with a circular headshot of author Kay Aldred, Development Lead at Neurodiverse Connection. Respect and Make a Change logos appear in the top right, with the website makeachange.uk.net.

It’s #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek and we’re launching the week with a thought-provoking blog from Kay Aldred of @ndconnection.bsky.social

This piece offers insights to help strengthen inclusive responses across the sector 👇 www.makeachange.uk.net/news/neurodi...

#Neurodiversity #DomesticAbuse

Severe Weather Emergency Protocol activated in London ❄️

The temperature is due to drop below freezing tonight, and emergency accommodation is open across the capital for those sleeping rough.

If you are sleeping rough or know someone who is, connect to support via StreetLink

thestreetlink.org.uk

Season's Greetings message from Respect with festive greenery and red berries on a snowy grey background.

List of 24/7 helplines for domestic abuse, mental health, and crisis support during the festive season with emergency number 999 highlighted.

Season's Greetings to all from everyone at Respect. ❄️☃️

We wish you a happy and restful time. 💚

We know that this time of year can be hard for so many of us, but you are not alone.

If you or someone you know needs support during this time, the following services are here for you 👇

Image with blue background with CIPR logo with wording "I've invested in my career with CPD"

Glad to have maintained my @cipr.co.uk Accreditation for another year! #InvestInCPD

Eradicating violence against women and girls is everyone's business.

As part of the #16DaysofActivism, MOPAC brought partners together at City Hall to share the latest evaluations and best practice on what works in changing the behaviour of perpetrators of VAWG.

Graphic reads: Do you want to help someone sleeping rough this winter? Help outreach teams find and assist them by submitting an alert via thestreetlink.org.uk.

Winter can be especially dangerous for anyone sleeping rough outdoors.

If you spot someone who needs support on London's streets, you can notify StreetLink via this link to connect them with vital local services.

thestreetlink.org.uk

Every woman and girl deserves to feel safe in our city.

That’s why we have invested £233 million to stop perpetrators and expand support for survivors, but there’s still more to do.

Together, we can build a city that's safe for everyone.

Disappointed to see this type of headline in The Grauniad...

Bold text on a yellow background marking World AIDS Day

Today is #WorldAIDSDay - a day where we show solidarity and strength against HIV stigma and remember the many members of our community who we've lost over the years.

Great 🧵 below, I am very proud to have led on the delivery of the @respectuk.bsky.social Silver Anniversary event, supported by a wonderful team 🙌🏾

That number is shocking Matthew, I will be wearing my red ribbon this year as usual on Monday #WorldAIDSDay

Oh no! Grew up on his music. May he rest in peace 🙏🏾

I can only manage one episode at a time, it's a tough watch.Thank you @davidolusoga.bsky.social for presenting this - important that we have these conversations #Empire

I never watched the #PrinceAndrew (as he was then) interview, the clips were just too nauseating. This is clearly good news but it shouldn't be the end - despite his minimising and denials, he and all the other perpetrators need to be held to account.

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Exciting News 📣

Our Make a Change programme will be on Hits Radio during the news hour today from 11am-1pm.📻

This first segment will cover the impact of their delivery partner Relationships Coventry & Warwickshire's work with people causing harm.

Tune in here ⬇️
hellorayo.co.uk/hits-radio/c...

Thinking of all those affected, in Jamaica and beyond #HurricaneMelissa 🙏🏾

Great 🧵👇🏾to round off the #VAWGTakeover at #LabourConference - we we ended with power and emotion. Now we anticipate the #VAWGStrategy - we hope that the government has taken the concerns of the whole sector on board, especially from our sisters in by and for organisations.

Wow - I am a very distant Anglican these days, but this has to be good news #ArchbishopOfCanterbury

Mina Smallman, a mixed heritage woman with short silver hair wearing a black and white dress and a pink scarf.

I couldn't bring myself to watch #Panorama on Wednesday night, but I caught up with the wise words of Mina Smallman on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social - I remember seeing her at the Women's Aid conference a few years ago - an inspiration.

If you are staying at #LabourConference for one more night, do join us at our panel at 18:15, it will be an important conversation #postseparationabuse

Today is another busy day at #LabourPartyConference. We’ve attended the White Ribbon breakfast event on preventing men’s VAWG, before a collaboration meeting with @foundationsww.bsky.social, ahead of the third fringe event of the #VAWGTakeover, where @jotodd.bsky.social will be speaking on a panel.

A photo of the members of the coalition of charities putting on the VAWG takeover at the reception event. 12 women are standing together, smiling, including Respect CEO Jo Todd. Behind them is a line of banners representing some of the charities behind the event - SafeLives, Respect, LAWRS, Southall Black Sisters, Women's Aid, Surviving Economic Abuse and Refuge.

Sunday saw the first event of the #VAWGTakeover at the #LabourPartyConference - a reception which heard from some of the CEOs from the charity coalition.

Speakers called for clarity on the delayed VAWG Strategy, parity on funding & the need to ensure meaningful inclusion of by & for organisations.

Going to #LabourPartyConference? See 🧵 below on the #VAWGTakeover!

I usually listen to The News Agents last thing at night before reading but this interview is doing my head in - switching off before the end to enjoy Attica Locke…

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The Make a Change Team at Respect led an innovative one-year national pilot in collaboration with 3 pioneering NHS Trusts – Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

South Asian Heritage Month along the top. Image of SBS marching in black and white. ''Southall Black Sisters: Over 45 years of supporting and campaigning for Black, minoritised and migrant survivors.'' South Asian map in floral design to the top right SBS logo underneath.

SBS’ prolific campaigning has continually challenged barriers rooted in racism, sexism, and socio-economic inequalities and shaped government policy on safety and protections for Black, minoritised and migrant women.

Read more: www.respect.org.uk/articles/Sou...

I'll be honest, I wasn't sure we would do it, oh me of little faith! #Lionesses

This is absolutely heartbreaking - and unacceptable.

Sad news. Society Guardian was my go to during my studies! Malcolm was very supportive to me when he was a trustee of Counsel and Care, as I developed our Older People in the Media awards back in 2009-10. A great guy, my thoughts are with his family and friends 🙏🏾

Good to see this extensive @channel4news.bsky.social report with my colleagues and @safelives.bsky.social Pioneer Shana Begum, following the @drivepartnership.bsky.social new multi-year funding announcement today #StoppingDomesticAbuse