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The White Ribbon Campaign started in Canada in 1991 after a mass shooting of 14 female students at the University of Montreal and now runs in over 55 countries with WOMANKIND running the first UK White Ribbon Campaign in 1998.  For more information on the history of the campaign please visit www.whiteribboncampaign.co.uk

By wearing a white ribbon you are making a personal pledge never to comit, condone or remain silent about violence against women and helping to raise awareness to other men in the District.

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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

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