Domestic Violence

Stay Brave introduces “Speaking Out”

We've launched our first survey project, "Speaking Out", and we'd like you to help reach more survivors. Estimates suggest that, in the l...

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Scotland's new Domestic Abuse Act. What does it mean for victims?

Stay Brave welcomes a new law has come into force in Scotland that makes psychological domestic abuse and controlling behaviour a crime. ...

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THE CHAPPY REPORT: Domestic Abuse in the Gay Community

Stay Brave is very proud to have partnered with Chappy, the gay community dating app, where we helped examine a number of issues facing g...

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Nathan Sparling

A New Year & A New Domestic Violence Bill For Scotland

This time last year I was preparing to brief MPs on future stages of the Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women & Domestic Abuse...

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Darren Mew

Damaging Rhetoric of “Man Up”

Earlier this week was international men’s day which highlights men’s health, improving gender relations, promoting gender equality, and h...

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Josh Baldwin

Our Schools: Are They Doing Enough?

With Stay Brave UK currently developing educational packages for schools to educate and reduce the stigma amongst the younger generation in

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George Harvey

Padlock Film: Interview with Ben Hyland

Stay Brave UK recently had the opportunity to interview film director Ben Hyland to discuss his latest project Padlock, a contemporary story

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Stay Brave UK Team

Personal Story: Josh - "I was Afraid of Being Blamed"

I had just started at a university in the next city over and I had a girlfriend back home. She hadn’t had a good life so far, her parents...

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Alexander Morgan

Why Men Need To Get Behind The Istanbul Convention Bill:

Stay Brave UK is on a mission. We exist to bring a voice to those who have suffered from violence. We speak out when victims think they a...

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PC Mike Steven

Changing Perceptions: Why Do The Police See Such Few Reports?

At Avon and Somerset Police we’re trying to raise awareness of male rape and sexual assault with the aim of encouraging more victims to c...

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