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11:45 AM May 2, 2021
Issy Booth from the Rape Crisis Centre in Ipswich, who has just launched a brand new Young Women s Activism Programme
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A set of six workshops, the first of their kind in Suffolk, will help young women use their voice and build up confidence to stand up for what they believe in.
Suffolk Rape Crisis has launched a Young Women’s Activism Programme, a fully-funded course for women aged 17 to 20 to provide an introduction to feminism and an awareness of the issues women face in this county.
Isabelle Booth, helpline and volunteer co-ordinator organiser of Reclaim The Night Ipswich said: Suffolk Rape Crisis is so excited to announce our brand new programme for young women.
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I m really pleased something called Kay s law is being introduced. In 2018 Kay Richardson was killed by her husband after accusing him of rape. This new law would mean much tougher bail conditions for those under investigation for serious sexual offences.
Along with other Labour Ipswich councillors Bryony Rudkin is urging Tom Hunt to vote against the bill
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Mrs Rudkin also called rape reports horrifying with around 85,000 women - roughly 233 rapes a day - and 12,000 men becoming victims every year.
The government stats also found that of that 233, only three face a conviction.
She claimed this is down to the cuts to the criminal justice system and police.
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Victims of sexual violence reminded they are not alone
Victims of sexual abuse and violence are being reminded they are not alone as the national lockdown to combat the pandemic continues.
They are being urged to speak out as Suffolk Constabulary supports Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week to raise awareness and offer advice.
Specialist providers of support to victims and survivors of sexual violence across Suffolk are teaming up and calling on organisations, individuals and agencies across the county to join them in saying ‘Suffolk says that all forms of sexual violence are not ok’.
Anyone can suffer from sexual abuse or sexual violence – age, gender, sexual orientation, social status, race or religion are no barrier. Raising awareness of this ‘hidden harm’ is a priority for police and partners.