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Violence

Being physically aggressive with the intent to harm someone. This could be from someone you have a personal relationship with such as a partner or a family member.

Honour based violence is a violent crime or incident which may have been committed to protect or defend the honour of the family or community.

It is often linked to family members or acquaintances who mistakenly believe someone has brought shame to their family or community by doing something that is not in keeping with the traditional beliefs of their culture.

What we do

  • We take all instances of violence extremely seriously and involve the police and other agencies where necessary

  • We have a Safeguarding and Welfare Team who you can contact if you're a victim of violence

  • We will take action if you have been a victim of violence or fear someone may be violent towards you

  • We review our learners' welfare regularly via telephone reviews and/or learner welfare visits (for 16-19 year old learners)

  • We provide advice and information on the Stay Safe section of our website including details of national organisations that can help with special reference to domestic violence.

What you will do

  • I will talk to someone if I feel that I am a victim of violence

  • I will talk to someone if I think someone else has been a victim of violence

  • I know that I can report my concerns to the Safeguarding and Welfare Team at Buttercups

  • In my application pack to Buttercups Training I read and understood the information about the 'Learner Conduct Guide' which states that I shall observe and maintain honest and peaceable behaviour at all times

Further support

If you are worried or have any concerns, please contact the Buttercups Safeguarding and Welfare Team.

Other Useful Resources

Women's Aid

The National Domestic Violence helpline, a 24-hour confidential domestic abuse service run by Refuge and Women's Aid. WEBSITE: www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk WEBSITE: www.womensaid.org.uk WEBSITE: www.refuge.org.uk TELEPHONE: 0808 2000 247

Halo

Provides support for victims and advice for agencies. Halo work with our partner organisations, public bodies and other services to enable the best possible protection and safety from harm for victims of any age or gender. Our first priority is to keep you safe from perpetrators of honour based violence, forced marriage and FGM. We also have experience in helping people who are victims of trafficking, sham marriages and domestic violence. WEBSITE: www.haloproject.org.uk TELEPHONE: 080 81788 424 (Freephone)

Men's Advice Line

Anyone can suffer domestic violence, and the Men's Advice Line supports male domestic abuse. WEBSITE: www.mensadviceline.org.uk TELEPHONE: 0808 801 03274

Pharmacist Support

Pharmacist Support is an independent charity set up to provide help and support to pharmacy students, pre-registration (pharmacist) trainees, pharmacists, retired pharmacists and their families in times of need. WEBSITE: www.pharmacistsupport.org TELEPHONE: 0808 168 2233