Buckinghamshire Domestic Abuse Partnership

We have just launched our 2025/26 multi-agency ‘Tackling and Preventing Domestic Abuse’ training catalogue for Buckinghamshire. Pls REPOST! For more information and to book the FREE training courses, visit orlo.uk/qIw5B @BucksCouncil @Bucks_Safety @ThamesVP

Do you recognise this man? We believe he may have information in connection with an incident of indecent exposure. The incident is reported to have happened at around 12.35pm on Friday 13 of Feb. Info? Please call 101 ref 43260074246/ More in the comments🔽

Financial and economic abuse is not only about the control of finances, it can include deliberately cancelling vital insurance policies without the victim’s knowledge. insurancebusinessmag.com/uk/news/breaki… #domesticabuseawareness

💷 @matthewbarberUK and Jason Hogg (Chief Constable @ThamesVP) have opened the first round of this year’s Community Fund, providing community groups with an opportunity to support ongoing police priorities. Apply by Monday 23 February at 12pm (noon). 👉 thamesvalley-pcc.gov.uk/get-involved/c…

Deepfakes use artificial intelligence (AI) to manipulate audio/video, making someone appear to say/do something they never did. Common Scams: 1️⃣ Fake investment 2️⃣ Romance scams 3️⃣ Voice cloning extortion 4️⃣ Fake celebrity ads orlo.uk/5CSMD #NoBlameNoShame

Reaching out to obtain a protection order can feel enormously daunting, it can feel confusing and we know many people are uncertain if they’re eligible. We’ve written an article to set your mind at rest: ncdv.org.uk/who-can-apply-…  #ProtectionOrder #NCDV #DomesticAbuse

New family & friends guide 🧡 - The leaflet advises family and friends in how best to support loved ones going through an abusive relationship. Lets support our family and friends so they can lead safe and happy lives free from abuse. orlo.uk/bOIa8 @BucksDAP

Spotting the Signs Challenge to help more people recognise the signs of economic abuse developed by @SEAresource in partnership with @TSB It only takes a few minutes to learn the signs but it could save a life. Take the challenge today: ow.ly/WNOR50XupkO @SEAresource

🌙 Darker evenings are here – don’t leave your home in darkness! ✅ Leave a light on ✅ Schedule lights to come on while you’re away ✅Lock all windows & doors Light up. Lock up. Be secure. 💡 Share these tips with friends/family to help keep our communities safe #SaferBucks

@kooth_plc talks are a series of webinars for professionals and families providing practical information and guidance on key mental health topics. View more and book 👉 connect.kooth.com/koothtalks

👉 Are you in fear of your partner? 👉 Are they constantly checking up on you? 👉 Do you have no access to money? 👉 Are they constantly belittling and humiliating you? The SAM service can help, find out more: orlo.uk/QknN6 #MenYouAreNotAlone

Have you signed up to our newsletter? Keep up to date with the latest news, events and updates on everything we're doing to raise awareness of the abuse of older people. Join us and subscribe here: wearehourglass.org/newsletter-sign #wearehourglass #newsletter #charity #saferageing

How should we talk about strangulation with young people? 🤔 Institute for Addressing Strangulation and Sex Education Forum explore in this insightful podcast episode ➡️ buff.ly/MDm0hVa

The law recognises coercive control and we can help protect you from it.  Find out more about what we do: ncdv.org.uk/are-you-suffer… #DomesticAbuseAwarenessMonth #DomesticAbuseAwareness #DomesticViolenceAwareness

📣 Spaces are still available for our FREE Self-Defence classes in Seer Green, Chalfont St Peter, High Wycombe & Denham Visit the following link to book your space - orlo.uk/Cg548

The new Domestic Abuse Bucks Multi Agency Training Catalogue 2025/26 has launched for courses starting this month. Find out more and book your place on the various FREE training here: orlo.uk/dLRJK (see page 4 of catalogue for booking) @BucksDAP

Stalking & cyberstalking is a new & free ‘power hour’ training session available to all. Attendees will learn what harassment & stalking is, & where to go for help & support. To book or to see what other courses are available, visit: orlo.uk/SiYq7 @ReducingRiskDA

Thousands of children remain at risk of child marriages in UK. These children will have been conditioned to be believe this is normal, unless we give them a chance to think differently. Schools have a key role in identifying those at risk & raise awareness bbc.com/news/articles/…

"It's a mistake for us to think of psychological violence as something other than physical violence. The last I checked, the brain, central nervous system, endocrine system, and the cardiovascular system are all part of the human body."  psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/invisi…

Have you been to our Knowledge Bank? Our Knowledge Bank is a one-stop shop for information and guidance on the abuse of older people and #SaferAgeing. Access research, information, policy briefs, signposting tools and more at knowledgebank.wearehourglass.org

It is important to know that whatever decision you make, NCDV will support and listen to you. Our service is 100% free, we aim to help you make an application for a civil protection order (sometimes known as an injunction) as quickly as possible.  ncdv.org.uk/self-referrals/