Better Together Community Hub

Day 10 of the 16 day #WhiteRibbon_UK campaign We hosted VAWG walk & talks with @_DAVSS_ @West_Kent @KentPolice7oaks @Swanley_Council @Se_Railway at #Sevenoaks & #Swanley stations. Speaking to women & girls to see how we can make a difference & create safer places @SDC_newsdesk

Today we held our West Kent Domestic Abuse #WhiteRibbon Conference – We Speak Up. We had speakers from @kent_police, @Se_Railway, @EveryoneActive and @SocialInjProj who are all speaking up & taking action against violence against women & girls. @SDC_newsdesk @TWBC_Safe @TM_CSP

Joker, caretaker, high achiever, quiet, solitary– there are many signs that a child is experiencing domestic abuse at home. Could you spot them? Learn how #16DaysofActivism at domesticabuseservices.org.uk. #KnowSeeSpeakOut #EndDomesticAbuse #16Days @SDC_newsdesk

Today we’re honouring #WhiteRibbonDay. This year’s theme is ‘We Speak Up’ and encourages everyone to stand up and speak out about violence against women and girls. Here’s how we work together to support White Ribbon. @WhiteRibbon_UK #WeSpeakUp #WRD25

We are after residents views on community safety. Our online survey is running until 15 November. engagement.sevenoaks.gov.uk/communities/co… Many thanks for your help

Kent Police will be at the Sevenoaks Business Show on Fri 13 June, 10am–2pm at the Bat & Ball Centre. Free entry & parking. Crime prevention advice, giveaways & a talk at 11.15am by Insp. Mike Alvey. Come meet your local officers! Programme: heyzine.com/flip-book/d812…

If you applied for Legal Aid since 2010, your private data may have been stolen. Survivors of domestic abuse may be at risk due to the recent data breach - sensitive personal data may have been exposed. If you are affected, take the steps below drive.google.com/file/d/1ZJPNf6…

Today we held our Domestic Abuse Conference for Male Victims. Amazing group of speakers & special thanks to our 2 surviours that shared their emotional stories. #Loveshouldnthurt @lookaheadtweets @ClarionHousing @ManKindInit @WestKentMind @BelvedereBrooks @tim_woodhouse

Really proud to recieve recognition at the Health Watch Awards 2025 Working in partnership with the Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley Health Care Partnership, where we delivered 8 projects across Northern parishes in Sevenoaks District #healthwatchawards2025 @SDC_newsdesk

Lovely community engagement in Sevenoaks Town & Station tonight. Talking to local residents about #VAWG (Violence against Women & Girls). Getting views on feeling safe in public spaces/transport & what we can do to make improvements @KentPolice7oaks @_DAVSS_ @BTP @SDC_newsdesk

Come join us and colleagues at our walk and talk event on how we can tackle violence against women and girls @_DAVSS_ @KentPolice7oaks @SDC_newsdesk @BTP

Making Every Adult Matter The purpose of this survey is to collect feedback from people who use services on the barriers they may face when accessing these services Please share this with people who use services & offer support to complete where possible. forms.office.com/Pages/Response…

There are still spaces available on our FREE, 5-week cooking course at West Kingsdown Village Hall for anyone with a learning disability who wants to improve their cooking skills. Carers are welcome to attend. It runs on Thursdays from 9 Jan, 11am-1pm. sevenoaks.gov.uk/getcooking

Restricting or controlling a person's money,taking out loans/credit cards in their name or making them pay for things without themwanting to, is economic abuse. Support is available at @_DAVSS_ domesticabuseservices.org.uk #KnowSeeSpeakOut #16DaysOfAction #16Days #EndDomesticAbuse

Domestic Abuse & Young People.  First relationships should be loving not frightening. Knowing what is healthy & unhealthy in a relationship is vital for young people to have the best experiences. #16Days. domesticabuseservices.org.uk #KnowSeeSpeakOut #EndDomesticAbuse @SDC_newsdesk

@CdapKent is a service free for West Kent that helps men who want to make a change from abusive behaviours.  The 26 week programme looks at all behaviours and aspects of Domestic Abuse go to kentcdap.org #KnowSeeSpeakOut @whiteribbonuk @SDC_newsdesk @TWBC_Safe @TM_CSP

Domestic Abuse can happen to anyone regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexuality, social & cultural background. It's not always visible & millions of people are affected. Find resources & help this #16DaysofAction at domesticabuseservices.org.uk. #KnowSeeSpeakOut

Today we held our West Kent Domestic Abuse Conference focusing on Diversity incl Deaf Community & LGBTQ+. So much great work happening to tackle VAWG and Domestic Abuse across West Kent @SDC_newsdesk @KentPolice7oaks @TM_CSP @TWBC_Safe #Loveshouldnthurt #KnowSeeSpeakOut

Sign up for FREE training webinars from 25 Nov-10 Dec topics include introduction to domestic abuse, coercive control, economic abuse & the impact on young people. Register here eventbrite.com/cc/16-daysofac… webinars have references to DA. Please consider if attending @WhiteRibbon_UK

We’re running a #FREE 6 week self-defence course for women & girls at #Edenbridge leisure centre, starting 7 November 2024. Each class is one hour: Girls aged 13 to 17 – 6pm Woman 18 + - 7pm To book & find out more visit sevenoaks.gov.uk/selfdefence @SDC_newsdesk @KentPolice7oaks