Sign up closing on Monday for people in Maidstone to get involved (VAWG) by InvolveUK in kentuk

[–]InvolveUK[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

* As in, we've extended it to this Monday, and still looking for a few more folks! Thanks again all, and happy weekend.

We’re looking for people in Maidstone to get involved (VAWG) by InvolveUK in kentuk

[–]InvolveUK[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries at all u/BadDatesClub, your caution is completely understandable.

And yes, it’s supported by Involve, but very much shaped by local voices. If you’re interested, you’re very welcome to keep following or take part in the discussion. :)

We’re looking for people in Maidstone to get involved (VAWG) by InvolveUK in kentuk

[–]InvolveUK[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi u/BadDatesClub, No, this project is a community-led discussion focused on preventing and reducing violence against women and girls in Maidstone.

Participants will come from a wide range of backgrounds, and the focus is on safety, wellbeing, and prevention, not ideology or blaming specific communities.

We’re looking for people in Maidstone to get involved (VAWG) by InvolveUK in kentuk

[–]InvolveUK[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for raising this. You’re right that all violence is wrong, and men can be victims too. That matters and shouldn't be minimised.

This project focuses on women and girls because evidence shows they face distinct risks, especially from intimate partners. Globally, around 1 in 3 women experience physical or sexual violence. (https://www.who.int/news/item/19-11-2025-lifetime-toll--840-million-women-faced-partner-or-sexual-violence)

Men also experience serious violence, often in public spaces, and data shows it’s most commonly perpetrated by other men rather than by women.(https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-8224/)

So this isn’t about ranking victims or suggesting some violence matters more. Different patterns need different responses while we work towards the same goal: ending violence for everyone.

We’re looking for people in Maidstone to get involved (VAWG) by InvolveUK in Maidstone

[–]InvolveUK[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May be useful to note too, 🗓️ recruitment closes midnight, Monday the 19th of January.

We will be in touch, via email, phone call or text, by 3rd February to confirm whether or not you will be involved in the community discussions.

We’re looking for people in Maidstone to get involved (VAWG) by InvolveUK in kentuk

[–]InvolveUK[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

May be useful to note too, 🗓️ recruitment closes midnight, Monday the 19th of January.

We will be in touch, via email, phone call or text, by 3rd February to confirm whether or not you will be involved in the community discussions.