One of the aims of the UK White Ribbon Campaign is to encourage
men and boys to take action to resolve their personal issues and
change their abusive behaviour. If you are concerned about
your own behaviour, support can be provided by Essex Change on
01245 258680 or
www.essexchange.org
Cllr Wendy Schmitt, Cabinet Member for Clean, Green and Safe
said " We are happy to support this campaign in Braintree because
we believe that each person that makes this commitment can help
change attitudes and behaviour of others and bring about an end to
domestic abuse against woment and men".
If you or a friend or relative require advice or assistance
there are a number of support services available
Essex Police Domestic Abuse and Safeguarding Team 01245
490840 or 24hr non emergency number 101
www.essex.police.uk
Braintree Women's Aid 01376 321720
www.bwaid.co.uk
Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 4994719
www.bhwcab.org.uk Centre
for Action on Rape and Abuse (CARA) 01206 769795
www.caraessex.org.uk
Colchester Gay Switchboard 01206 869191
www.gayessex.org.uk
NATIONAL Helpline for guidance, support and advice National
Womans Aid 24hr free helpline 0808 2000 247
www.womensaid.org.uk
MALE (National Men's Advice Line and Enquiries)
0808 801 0327
Broken Rainbow 08452 604460
www.broken-rainbow.org.uk