Thursday 20-11-2025 - 11:12

 

 

 

LUSU are partnering with Women’s Aid and taking a stand against domestic violence. 
We are offering free training for all students as part of Women’s Aid’s ReachRespect initiative, funded by YSL. 

In 2024, violence against women and girls was declared a national emergency and research has shown that 16-24 year olds are the most at risk age group for domestic abuse. During the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, we have an opportunity to increase awareness of such a complex and insidiously pervasive issue with the help of Women’s Aid.  

Understanding domestic abuse is an important first step to ending it. Normalising conversations around abuse, coercion, and control will help to reduce stigma and empower more victims to seek support. Domestic abuse is a highly gendered issue, and the majority of victims across the globe are women in heterosexual relationships. However it can happen to anyone - it can happen in LGBTQ+ relationships, men can be victims, and women can be perpetrators.  

Reach Respect draws attention to the fact that abuse is more than just physical violence, and that sometimes “red flags” in a relationship can be signs of a dangerous and controlling dynamic. I hope that participating in this training will help students to feel more confident in recognising when a relationship is unhealthy, and teach them how to become active bystanders. 

No matter your background, knowing how to spot the signs of abuse and safely intervene could save a life.  
 
The training sessions will take place: 

• Tuesday 25th November, 10am – 12pm in Library Commons Lecture Theatre. 
• Tuesday 25th November, 2pm – 4pm in Bowland North Marcus Merriman LT. 
• Wednesday 26th November, 10am – 12pm in Bowland North Seminar Room 20. 
• Wednesday 26th November, 2pm – 4pm in Bowland North Elizabeth Livingston LT. 

We recommend booking to secure your place, however you are welcome to come along on the day. Book here to save your seat in your preferred session.