Within our blog, we will be discussing the safety of women within public & the necessary system changes needed to reduce the frequency of violence against women and girls in society. Read more
Stalking is a crime, yet it seems that increasingly the word is being used frivolously as a descriptor within articles or on products for sale. Read more
You can read our recent blog posts which discuss topics including stalking awareness, personal safety and lone working, and our campaigns.
There has been a noticeable increase in violence and aggression cases towards keyworkers during COVID-19, we will be hearing from a retail worker who has unfortunately experience this type of abuse whilst at work. Read more
There has been an alarming increase in the production of cards that are specifically designed for Valentine’s Day that ‘joke’ about stalking, there is no place for this as Stalking is a crime in England and Wales, with as many as 1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men experiencing stalking throughout their lifetime. In the UK last year, the Office of National Statistics recorded 1.5 million cases of stalking. Read more
This is the first anniversary of Stalking Protection Orders, our blog will analysing how SPOs have impacted the victims’ experiences within the past year. Read more
Our blog will be focusing on the first six months of introducing our London Stalking Support Service, this was introduced to act as a support system for victims of stalking in London. During this period, over 1,200 Londoners have contacted us and been given advice and support – this coping mechanism has proven to be useful. Read more
Due to the emergence of COVID-19, students who are living and studying on campuses across the UK are experiencing the major impact COVID-19 has had on their day-to-day lives. Universities are trying to take the reasonable steps to ensure health and safety, we will be supporting universities with training and consultancy to ensure their students have the tools and understanding in place to stay safe at university and later in their working life. Read more
We will be analysing the type of impact COVID-19 has on the workplace in terms of aggression and violence alongside the effect it may have on people's health and wellbeing. Read more
The Department of Transport issues Statutory Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Standards. Read more
Our blog provides strategies for resilience when supporting survivors during COVID-19, this will serve as a guide for those who are in need of support. Read more
A lone worker device brings one big benefit to your workplace; the safety of your staff. It can help to keep your staff safe in many ways and protect them from the risks associated with a wide range of job roles. In this blog from First2HelpYou, we will have a look at the main ways a lone worker device can help to protect your staff. Read more
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