Basingstoke and Deane White Ribbon accreditation

We have been reaccredited by White Ribbon UK until October 2028 for our commitment to ending violence against women and girls, having first achieved accreditation in 2022.

About White Ribbon

This reaccreditation recognises our targeted work which included actions such as revising and developing domestic abuse policies, encouraging ambassadors and champions to share messages and raising awareness in the community.

Building on this, we now start work on a new three-year programme to change the attitudes and cultures that lead to abuse and violence. This will include working with victims and survivors to make sure the information gathered is done sensitively and appropriately, recruiting more men to be champions and working with the licensing team to review the safety around the evening and nighttime economy in the borough.

Cabinet Member for Communities, Partnerships and Inclusion Cllr John McKay said: “Everyone has a responsibility and a part to play in creating environments that women and girls can live lives free from the fear of violence. This reaccreditation is one part of the important work the council does to combat inequality and violence in all forms.

The continuation of this work will be supported by our partners and will help to increase safety in our borough. I encourage residents and visitors to the borough to show their support by taking the White Ribbon pledge.”

Contact the White Ribbon co-ordinator by emailing whiteribbon@basingstoke.gov.uk should you require further information around our White Ribbon accreditation.

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