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SBS Gives a Cautious Welcome to the Government’s Consultation on a New Domestic Violence and Abuse Bill

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Domestic Violence, DV Bill, End Violence against Women & Girls, Gender Related Violence

In the wake of the ‘#MeToo’ and ‘#Time’s Up’ movements and against the backdrop of unprecedented worldwide feminist struggles for freedom and justice, the new Domestic Violence and Abuse Bill provides a timely opportunity to the government to align the Bill to a broader vision of inclusion, human rights and equality.

March 8, 2018
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Silence Kills Workshops

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Domestic Violence, Upcoming Events

Ealing Police are joining forces with the Community Ambassador Programme; Ealing Council; support partners and local agencies to provide a half day workshop where the community can “have their say, be heard and ensure that we are able to respond more effectively to cases of domestic abuse in their Neighbourhood.”

February 25, 2015
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Unspoken – Street Theatre Play

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#16DaysofActivism, Domestic Violence

“Unspoken” – a play about domestic violence created by the support group members of Southall Black Sisters in collaboration with Giants Theatre Company was performed for the first time in public to great acclaim.

November 28, 2014
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Unspoken

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Domestic Violence, Upcoming Events

Southall Black Sisters in collaboration with Giants Theatre Company will be staging a performance of street theatre in Southall on gender-based violence and abuse.

November 17, 2014
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Domestic Violence and Immigration Advice Surgeries

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Domestic Violence, Immigration, Outreach

SBS Domestic Violence and Immigration Outreach Service are being provided by trained domestic violence advocates at Southall Black Sisters and qualified Immigration solicitors from Hammersmith & Fulham Law Centre.

April 30, 2013
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Domestic Violence Outreach Services

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Domestic Violence, Outreach

Southall Black Sisters will be working with other community and voluntary sector organisations in Ealing to deliver a series of drop –in sessions on domestic violence.

January 31, 2013
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Avina Shah prepares to sky-dive for Southall Black Sisters

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Avina Shah, Domestic Violence

Avina Shah, Brit-Asian singer is definitely one to watch out for as she conquers her fears and prepares to sky-dive off a plane at 13,000 feet to raise money for Southall Black Sisters (SBS).

April 11, 2012
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Legal Aid Challenge

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Black and Ethnic Minority, Domestic Violence, Legal Aid, Legal Aid Challenge

On 19 July, the government reversed its decision to deny access to legal aid to abused migrant women.

July 22, 2011
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Download Safe and Sane Report

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Black and Ethnic Minority, Domestic Violence, Forced Marriage, Mental Health, Safe And Sane Report, SBS Report, Self Harm, Suicide

A Model of Intervention on Domestic Violence and Mental Health, Suicide and Self-harm Amongst Black and Minority Ethnic Women.

March 7, 2011
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Safe and Sane Report Launch

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Black and Ethnic Minority, Domestic Violence, Forced Marriage, Mental Health, Safe And Sane Report, SBS Report, Self Harm, Suicide, Upcoming Events

A Model of Intervention on Domestic Violence and Mental Health, Suicide and Self-harm Amongst Black and Minority Ethnic Women.

February 3, 2011
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Southall Black Sisters, a not-for-profit, secular and inclusive organisation, was established in 1979 to meet the needs of Black (Asian and African-Caribbean) women. Our aims are to highlight and challenge all forms gender-related violence against women, empower them to gain more control over their lives; live without fear of violence and assert their human rights to justice, equality and freedom.

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