Halo Project

We're Here to Help 💜 If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, know that support is available. Our dedicated team at The Halo Project offers specialist advice and information for those at risk of or experiencing: 🔹 Domestic violence 🔹 Sexual violence 🔹 Honour-based abuse 🔹 Forced marriage 🔹 Female genital mutilation (FGM) Our support is independent, confidential, and non-judgmental. 📞 Contact us. We're open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. Survivors or professionals can reach out: ☎️ 01642 683045 📧 info@haloproject.org.uk In an emergency, always call 999. If you can’t speak, press 55 to alert the operator. You are not alone. We’re here to help. 💜 #HaloProject #EndAbuse #SupportSurvivors #BreakingTheSilence

Calling all professionals and volunteers who work with children and families! Love Shouldn't Hurt: Lunch & Learn on Cultural Harms in Abuse - 1 April 2025 3.45-4.45. Join us for our lunch and learn webinar as part of the "Love Shouldn't Hurt" campaign, a collaboration between the NSPCC, York & North Yorkshire Office for Policing, Fire, Crime and Commissioning. and multiple agencies. This informative Lunch & Learn will explore: ✨Cultural Harms: How abuse can impact victims and survivors from Black and Minority Ethnic communities. ✨Barriers to Help-Seeking: Challenges faced by survivors when seeking support. ✨Multi-Agency Collaboration: Why working together is crucial for safeguarding. ✨The Halo Project: Services and support available for victims and survivors. Book your spot today! Email: YHandNECampaigns@nspcc.org.uk #LoveShouldntHurt #Safeguarding #TheHaloProject

As we step into 2025, we’re incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished together. We've supported over 3,000 women from 49 different ethnicities, providing them with safety, empowerment, and hope. 💜🌍 This year, we remain as committed as ever to standing by BME women and girls, ensuring they have access to the care, resources, and opportunities they deserve. Thank you for being part of this journey. #HappyNewYear #HaloProject #EmpoweringWomen #BMEWomen #TogetherWeRise

This year has been tough for so many. The challenges around #VAWG remain staggering, with victims continuing to face lifelong trauma at an alarming scale. Yet, the phrase “learning lessons” still echoes within conversations. On a positive note, I have had the privilege of working with the very best of humanity-dedicated individuals across the four nations. Specialist providers who work tirelessly supporting those in need. To all of you who are part of this journey- thank you. Your passion & commitment give hope we can and will do better. Whatever your plans this season, stay safe & blessed. Together we move forward. #equality #VAWGAction Halo Project WelshGoverment

Our offices are now closed for the holiday season and will reopen on Thursday 2 January 2025. For emergencies, please call 999. If you are unable to speak, press 55 to alert the operator. 💛 Need someone to talk to? - Contact Samaritans at 116 123 (available 24/7). They also offer a helpful app for non-urgent support. - Text SHOUT to 85258 for a confidential text conversation, available 24/7. 💜 Experiencing Domestic Abuse? - Call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline at 0808 2000 247 (available 24/7). 💙 Homeless or at Risk of Homelessness? - Contact Shelter’s Emergency Helpline at 0808 800 4444 for support and advice. Please take care, and remember that help is always available.

A massive THANK YOU to Rachel Gray and the incredible team at Middlesbrough College - Adult + Community Learning and Partnership for making this magical day possible. Your kindness and hard work created unforgettable memories for the ladies and their families this Christmas. 💕🎁 Here’s what some of our amazing ladies had to say about the experience: 💬 “Seeing Santa 🎅 is like believing in magic—it reminds us that the most wonderful things ✨ are often only seen with our hearts. 💕 No matter how old we are, there’s always a little child inside us, holding onto joy, innocence, and hope.” 💬 “From the bottom of my heart, thank you for the beautiful gift—it brought so much happiness to my Christmas. Wishing you a season full of joy, peace, and love.” 💬 “Seeing Santa felt like stepping into a dream—the twinkle in his eye and his warm smile made the moment magical. It wasn’t just the gifts, but the thoughtfulness behind them that made it unforgettable.” 💬 “I felt like a child again, when everything was okay, and I was truly happy. Thank you for the gifts and the wonderful surprise!” 💬 “It was a very special moment! Seeing Santa made me so happy, and the presents were absolutely beautiful. Thank you!” #HaloProject #CommunityKindness #ChristmasMagic #ThankYouMiddlesbroughCollege 🎄✨

Yesterday, we held the final session of our Halo SOS Forum for 2024. It was an inspiring day as we came together to discuss how Halo can continue to support the amazing women we serve as they transition out of our services and reintegrate into society. 💪💜 We also discussed exciting ideas for Circle of Friends 2025—a supportive peer group to help women stay connected and thrive. We're planning a year filled with empowerment and growth. 🌸✨ Thank you to everyone who has been part of the Halo SOS Forum journey this year 💕 #SOSForum #EmpoweringWomen #CircleOfFriends2025 #CommunitySupport #ThrivingTogether

Over the past 16 Days of Activism, more than 65 incredible people have signed our online pledge to stand with Black and Minoritised women and girls facing violence, abuse, and systemic barriers. 💜 Thank you to everyone who signed shared, and supported our mission for a future free from cultural and gender-based violence. Your voices are powerful, and your solidarity means everything. But this is just the beginning. Today is your last chance to make a difference during the 16 Days of Activism. Stand with survivors and show your support by signing the pledge. 👉 Sign now: https://lnkd.in/eAEBbQs9 #16DaysOfActivism #EndViolence #SupportSurvivors

Domestic abuse can happen to anyone—regardless of age, class, religion, gender, or race. However, women from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities face unique and complex challenges that often heighten their risk and limit their ability to seek safety and justice. Sign our petition to show your support: https://lnkd.in/eAEBbQs9 For many BME women, the fight against abuse is compounded by: 🌍 Cultural and religious dynamics that may discourage speaking out or leaving abusive relationships. 🚫 External barriers such as racism, social and institutional bias, and ignorance of cultural nuances. 🛑 Immigration status, which can leave them without recourse to public funds, making it impossible to afford necessities if they leave. 💔 Specific forms of violence such as forced marriage, FGM, honour-based violence, and dowry abuse. 🔗 Isolation due to language barriers, cultural traditions, or community pressures, which can leave women without the support they need to escape. For women with unsettled immigration status, the risks are even higher. Without access to public funds, they are often forced to choose between enduring abuse and homelessness. Systemic gaps in understanding and supporting these women exacerbate their marginalisation, leaving many trapped in dangerous situations. Every woman deserves to live free from abuse. This 16 Days of Activism, let’s highlight the challenges faced by BME women and work together to create a system that supports, empowers, and protects all survivors. #16DaysOfActivism #EndDomesticAbuse #BMEWomen #SupportSurvivors #BreakTheSilence

Hear from a survivor of harassment and stalking after leaving an abusive relationship. “After I ended my relationship with my ex-husband, he couldn’t accept it. His obsession turned into a relentless nightmare. He flooded my inbox with abusive messages and threats, echoing the cultural stigma that punishes women in our community who dare to leave a marriage. He stalked me, following my every move, and I felt like I was constantly being watched. I couldn’t go anywhere without the fear that he would appear. I turned to my family for support, but they told me I shouldn’t have left him. When I reported him to the police, they said there was little they could do without physical evidence or immediate danger. Each time I felt ignored, I sank deeper into despair, trapped in a nightmare with no end in sight. I longed for the freedom to live without looking over my shoulder.” No one should have to live in fear. Let’s raise awareness and support survivors who are fighting for their right to live freely. #HearHerStory #AmplifyHerStory #EmpowerEducateEradicate #16DaysOfActivism #BreakingTheSilence SIGN OUR PETITION: https://lnkd.in/eAEBbQs9