safety – Bristol Zero Tolerance is a BWV project

Preventing Sexual Harassment and Abuse at the University of the West of England

March 19, 2019

By Dr Jane Meyrick How are we taking a ‘whole university’ approach to sexual violence and abuse at the University of the West of England (UWE) through prevention, support, and intervention? We (myself, Prof Kieran McCartan, Dr Zoe Thomas) have worked across the University and local community agencies, keeping student and victim/survivors voice central through…
Read more

“I will do everything within my power to safeguard or prevent the abuse of a child” – CSE Prevention Officer and Coordinator Androulla Nicolaou talks about her role

March 18, 2019

By Androulla Nicolaou I am originally from Cyprus and I served as a Sergeant in the Cyprus Armed Forces from 1991 to 2000. I moved to Bristol in 2003. People that know me say I am loud, crazy, sociable and will fight my corner for the wellbeing of the children. I joined Avon and Somerset Police…
Read more

Bristol Zero Tolerance room at International Women’s Day!

February 14, 2019

We are excited to be hosting The Writing Room again at the Bristol Women’s Voice International Women’s Day celebration on March 2nd 2019! Get your free or donation tickets to avoid queuing for the event HERE! We have another packed agenda in the Bristol Zero Tolerance room as well as stalls with information from: The…
Read more

Getting fit for 2019? You need to #JogOn

January 22, 2019

By Avon and Somerset Constabulary With it being a new year, many people will have made the resolution to get fit and shed the excesses of the festive period. Whether you’re new to running or cycling or have been doing it for years, Avon and Somerset Police’s new #JogOn campaign aims to give you some practical tips and…
Read more

Relationship and sex education (RSE) in secondary schools: Why’s it all so complicated?

December 19, 2018

By Dr Helen Bovill, Associate Head of Department Research, Department of Education and Childhood, University of the West of England I recently delivered some lectures to PGCE Secondary Students in the Department of education and Childhood at UWE, regarding recent changes to sex education. I began these sessions by asking students to stand up if they had…
Read more

All about Krav Maga

December 19, 2018

By Jess Hunter Krav Maga is an Israeli self-defence system that is rapidly becoming more popular throughout not just the UK but also in Europe, the USA, and worldwide. Its name literally translates into ‘contact combat’ and it has a reputation for being among the most brutal and efficient systems for self-defence around. When I…
Read more

Requests for emergency contraception could be an important sign of abuse

December 8, 2018

Issued by the Public Relations Office, Communications & Marketing Services, University of Bristol Women who experience domestic violence and abuse (DVA) are more than twice as likely to seek emergency contraception as other women, according to a study by National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)-funded researchers at the University of Bristol and Queen Mary University…
Read more

16 Days of Activism – ‘If we all work together it will make a difference’

December 4, 2018

By Medina Johnson, IRISi As we mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Gender-Based Violence it’s timely to reflect on the importance of the healthcare response to gender-based violence. IRISi’s vision is a world in which gender-based violence is consistently recognised and addressed as a health issue. “Violence against women is a global…
Read more

New psychological intervention proves ‘life-changing’ for women experiencing domestic abuse

December 2, 2018

Training domestic violence and abuse (DVA) advocates to deliver psychological support to women experiencing DVA could significantly improve the health of those affected. In a randomised controlled trial led by researchers from the University of Bristol, women who received the intervention showed reduced symptoms of psychological distress, depression and post-traumatic stress compared to those who…
Read more

16 Days of Activism 2018 – Ending Gender-Based Violence in the World of Work

November 26, 2018

One of the key themes for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence this year is ending gender-based violence in the world of work. We have looked before at why gender-based violence is a workplace issue so find out how you can get involved! Employers across the South West urged to mark 16 Days…
Read more

Tag: safety

Preventing Sexual Harassment and Abuse at the University of the West of England

“I will do everything within my power to safeguard or prevent the abuse of a child” – CSE Prevention Officer and Coordinator Androulla Nicolaou talks about her role

Bristol Zero Tolerance room at International Women’s Day!

Getting fit for 2019? You need to #JogOn

Relationship and sex education (RSE) in secondary schools: Why’s it all so complicated?

All about Krav Maga

Requests for emergency contraception could be an important sign of abuse

16 Days of Activism – ‘If we all work together it will make a difference’

New psychological intervention proves ‘life-changing’ for women experiencing domestic abuse

16 Days of Activism 2018 – Ending Gender-Based Violence in the World of Work

Follow us on Twitter

Follow us on Facebook

Website accessibility

Translate the website

Sign up to our newsletter

Bristol Zero Tolerance is a BWV project