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Welcome, to Breaking the Silence.We are on a mission to end domestic abuse forced marriage and human trafficking for the good of everyone, turning fearful victims into fearless survivors.Raj HolnessFounder & Director -
Shocking StatisticsOn Average, 2 women a week are killedby a current or former male partner -
Children and Young's Peopleprogramme is being launchedin January 2019 -
Yourraising awareness so that wehelp us support victims andmay save livesdonationsare crucial toDonate NowDonations -
EDUCATE & PARTNERTo end a crime that’s capable of such self-destruction, we must
first seek to educate people on the warning signs in the hope it helps them identify it early on.Learn More
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Some Shocking Statistics:
– 1 in 3 women will be a victim of domestic abuse in their lifetime
– On average, 2 women a week are killed by a current or former male partner
– Up to 10,000 forced marriages take place in the UK every year
– An estimated 2.5 million people are in forced labour (including sexual exploitation) at any given time as a result of trafficking
Breaking The Silence not only raises awareness around domestic abuse, forced marriage and human trafficking, it actively dispels it, which is only possible when its leader has first hand experience in overcoming such life-threatening ordeals.
If you are currently suffering or have suffered from:
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Sexual abuse
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Emotional & psychological abuse
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Threats, intimidations, degradations or isolations
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Physical abuse
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Online or digital abuse
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Forced marriage
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Human Trafficking
Then let us help you break your silence.
Building from Broken Pieces
A six-month recovery programme for women who have experienced domestic abuse, forced marriage and human trafficking. The group is available both within & outside the west midlands.
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Behind Closed Doors Training
Right now, at this very moment, someone you know or in your organisation could either be a victim or perpetrator of domestic abuse or a forced marriage. Unfortunately, you wouldn’t have any way of knowing…until now.
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Grace House
A safe haven for survivors of domestic abuse, forced marriages & human trafficking. We need your help to build Grace House!
Read MoreBreaking the Silence Single
By Makeda Ubiaro aka Makeeda
The late singer & songwriter Makeeda had joined forces with Breaking the Silence to release a single to help raise funds for us to continue our work and to raise hope to all those who need it.
Makeeda said: “I really hope this song can inspire people who have been through or currently in a challenging season in their lives. It’s a song of hope, of freedom, of fighting to have the right to live a happy and successful life; whatever that may mean to you.“
Raising Funds for Grace House!
With 2 women murdered each week due to domestic abuse, and 1 in 3 women affected by domestic abuse – something needs to be done... Read More →
An Evening of Honour 2016
We are holding ‘An Evening of Honour‘ on Saturday, 26th November 2016 at 6.30PM in Birmingham Town Hall. You can buy a ticket from £70.. Read More →
