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A match day checklist that no one should have to pack 🏴
While millions of households are setting out their football shirts and match day routines for Wednesday, thousands of women are quietly making very different preparations.
For those living with domestic abuse or coercive control, a major tournament fixture isn't a source of entertainment, it is a period of heightened risk.
The stark reality is that reported domestic violence incidents spike significantly during England matches.
The items packed into a bag tonight won't be for a celebration. They are escape essentials: a hidden front door key, a fully charged phone, emergency cash, and a plan.
We cannot treat these survival tactics as an ordinary, accepted byproduct of sports culture.
Through the Fresh Thoughts initiative, Soroptimist clubs are taking direct action. We are equipping local communities with robust safeguarding toolkits and frontline advocacy resources to support survivors and challenge this environment. We want to invite your @soroptimistgbi club to join us. 💙
👇 To bring these vital resources to your local area:
Comment FRESH THOUGHTS below, and we will automatically send the link to our 'Getting Started' portal straight to your messages.
⚠️ You are not alone. If you need support tonight, help is available 24/7:
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (Free and confidential)
In an immediate emergency, always dial 999.
#womenssafety #domesticabuseawareness #safeguarding #soroptimistInternational #freshthoughts #whatsinmybag #EndVAWG #standingupforwomenandgirls #domesticviolenceawareness
While millions of households are setting out their football shirts and match day routines for Wednesday, thousands of women are quietly making very different preparations.
For those living with domestic abuse or coercive control, a major tournament fixture isn't a source of entertainment, it is a period of heightened risk.
The stark reality is that reported domestic violence incidents spike significantly during England matches.
The items packed into a bag tonight won't be for a celebration. They are escape essentials: a hidden front door key, a fully charged phone, emergency cash, and a plan.
We cannot treat these survival tactics as an ordinary, accepted byproduct of sports culture.
Through the Fresh Thoughts initiative, Soroptimist clubs are taking direct action. We are equipping local communities with robust safeguarding toolkits and frontline advocacy resources to support survivors and challenge this environment. We want to invite your @soroptimistgbi club to join us. 💙
👇 To bring these vital resources to your local area:
Comment FRESH THOUGHTS below, and we will automatically send the link to our 'Getting Started' portal straight to your messages.
⚠️ You are not alone. If you need support tonight, help is available 24/7:
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (Free and confidential)
In an immediate emergency, always dial 999.
#womenssafety #domesticabuseawareness #safeguarding #soroptimistInternational #freshthoughts #whatsinmybag #EndVAWG #standingupforwomenandgirls #domesticviolenceawareness
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