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MK ACT is a charity in Milton Keynes which works with over 100 families’ every day to help them move on from fear and abuse. We have been providing safe emergency accommodation in Milton Keynes for people and their children escaping domestic violence for over 45 years.
Domestic abuse occurs across society, regardless of age, gender, race, sexuality, wealth, and geography. MK Act offers help to anyone aged 16 years and up within Milton Keynes.
MK ACT have been helping people escape domestic violence for over 45 years. Whatever you’re going through we can help.
Whether it’s donating time, money, goods or services; we at MK ACT need your support to keep doing the great work we do.
We’re available by PHONE, EMAIL and WEBCHAT.
A single point of referral which ensure clients tell their story only once. Our specialist advisors offer information as well as emotional support. Access to health, housing and legal advice and further support from other parts of the service.
A programme of integrated individual sessions designed to change the behaviour of those who use domestic abuse, whilst providing support to the partners and ex partners of the participants on the programme.
We`d like to invite you to join the MK-Act Milton Keynes Domestic Abuse Champions Lunch & Learn info-session.
Join us to learn about the responsibilities and opportunities of domestic abuse champion in the local area.
Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00PM
Venue: Online
Zoom Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldOqpqzIsG9SUfR99W5m8Grqvy8N6GcnQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the session. Please, check your spam/Junk folder.
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Domestic Abuse Intervention Services
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@Long Meadow School has kindly invited us to attend their Mental Health and Wellbeing Fair, come and say hello if you`re there too!
We`ll be there to explain more about our services, signpost for support and if you`d like to find out more about volunteering for MK Act please ask at the stand as it will be attended by our brilliant volunteers so you can find out exactly what it`s like to be part of our volunteer community.
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🟢The ILAM programme is free to access for residents of Milton Keynes🟢
This course has been specifically created and designed for victims-survivors of domestic abuse in the Diverse Ethnic Minority Communities.
Exploring the beliefs of the perpetrator, the different types of domestic abuse, and how to recognise the early warning signs. The course also aims to increase self-esteem and confidence.
Incorporating the exploration of diverse topics including religion versus cultural beliefs, forced marriages v arranged marriages as well as so called “HONOR” v Honor-based-violence as part of domestic abuse.
We look at how children are affected by being exposed to this kind of abuse and very importantly how their lives are improved when the abuse is removed.
Details:
🟢8 weeks
🟢Face to face for 90 minutes
🟢Once a week
🟢Central Milton Keynes
🟢Daytime sessions
🟢Next course starts 30th April 2024
Although joining a group programme can initially feel quite daunting or embarrassing, the survivors who have completed them find the process incredibly healing, and meeting other people who have had similar experiences has been a great encouragement.
Some amazing, supportive friendships have come out of the programmes.
The programme is free of charge but registration is required.
Groups are always female only or males only.
For further information and to find out about the referral process kindly email the ILAM TEAM: [email protected]
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#HelpForDomesticAbuse #DomesticAbuseSupport #DomesticAbuse #AbuseAtHome #Relationships
So lovely to meet with @miltonkeyneschristiancentre yesterday 💚
Huge thank you to them for supporting 47 of our families over the last year with life saving funds. The money has been spent on things like emergency food, hotels and taxis to our refuge to escape #domesticabuse as well as supermarket vouchers for an additional 40 families.
We can’t thank you enough 😊
If your group, charity or company would like to set up a fund to support families who are suffering from domestic abuse contact ➡️[email protected]
#thankyou #community
Have you thought about fundraising for MK Act?
Where will the money go? To supporting individuals and families experiencing domestic abuse. Our Last Resort Fund provides what someone needs when they reach out to us, that could be food, a new sim card, toiletries, a taxi to escape abuse and more.
How can you support us?
🟢Set up a fundraiser on Local Giving to support our Last Resort Fund.
🟢Could you donate % of sales of a particular product?
🟢How about an afternoon tea or bake sale?
🟢Take part in arranged run or hike, or organise one.
🟢Host a quiz, bingo or networking event.
🟢Could you let your fitness class or event delegates know that your event is supporting MK Act and ask for donations on booking or on the day?
🟢Raise awareness of services available in Milton Keynes by displaying posters or sharing our social media posts.
1 in 5 residents in Milton Keynes reported experiencing domestic abuse (Safer MK Survey 2019) while nationally it is estimated that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime. You can help.
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Posted @withregram • @womens_aid In England and Wales, around 60% of child arrangement cases involve domestic abuse. However, many judges fail to recognise it and label it as `parental conflict`. Women who fear for their children`s safety are often dismissed as troublemakers or manipulative when they try to protect them from abusers who can harm or even kill their children during contact visits. Read about Claire Throssell`s Case (link in bio) 🔗
Every day, family court orders are putting women and children at risk by forcing them into contact with dangerous abusers, sometimes making the court experience as traumatic as the abuse itself.
That`s why Melanie Brown MBE is urging the Judicial College to implement compulsory ongoing training in collaboration with experts like Women`s Aid.
Join Melanie by signing our petition because children`s safety must always come first. Find the link in our bio . ➡️
#ComeTogether #EndAbuseTogether
🙋Thinking about volunteering for a local charity?
🙋Got some spare time in afternoons and/or on weekends?
🙋Would you like to help MK Act to be able to support more people experiencing domestic abuse?
We are looking for help attending events across the city to let everybody know that we`re here to help and to raise funds to support our services.
We hope volunteers will find the experience of volunteering with us rewarding, challenging and fun and that it helps you to achieve your personal goals. You will get out and about seeing new people and new places.
If you are interested in volunteering with MK-ACT we would like to hear from you.
Email [email protected] or find out more on our website - use the QR code or see the link in bio.
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#LoveMK #MiltonKeynes #MKCommunity #DomesticAbuse #MKCharity #Volunteering #MiltonKeynes
Domestic abuse is not always visible.
In the past 12 months, MK Act has supported more than 2000 residents across it`s services including 58 women and 128 children who needed emergency refuge accommodation.
You are not alone. Contact MK Act today for specialist local support.
If you would like to speak to one of our specially trained advisors, please call the helpline, email us or visit our website for the online chat.
📱0344 375 4307
💻online chat www.mkact.com
📩 [email protected]
If at anytime you don`t feel safe, you can call the police.
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#HelpForDomesticAbuse #DomesticAbuseSupport #DomesticAbuse #AbuseAtHome #Relationships
Would you like to volunteer with us in 2024?
We are looking for help attending events across the city to let everybody know that we`re here to help and to raise funds to support our services.
We hope volunteers will find the experience of volunteering with us rewarding, challenging and fun and that it helps you to achieve your personal goals. You will get out and about seeing new people and new places.
If you are interested in volunteering with MK-ACT we would like to hear from you.
Email [email protected] or find out more on our website - use the QR code or see the link in bio.
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#LoveMK #MiltonKeynes #MKCommunity #DomesticAbuse #MKCharity #Volunteering #MiltonKeynes
If you would like to donate clothes and items for children under 7 years old to MK ACT please do so via our brilliant friends at @babybasicsmk
To donate your lovely items or find out more please visit www.babybasicsmk.org.uk, don`t forget to have a look at which items they are able to accept.
You can book a convenient appointment online to drop off your items to their location in Kiln Farm.
Thank you for all your help Baby Basics!
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#DomesticAbuse #MKCharity #MiltonKeynes #Community #Refuge #Thankyou
We`d like to invite you to join the FREE MK-Act Milton Keynes Domestic Abuse Champions Lunch & Learn info-session.
Join us to learn about the responsibilities and opportunities of domestic abuse champion in the local area.
Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00PM
Venue: Online
Zoom Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldOqpqzIsG9SUfR99W5m8Grqvy8N6GcnQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the session. Please, check your spam/Junk folder.
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#WorkplaceTraining #DomesticAbuseTraining
This is Daniel from @Passion_4_hairltd who very kindly gifted some brilliant self care items to residents at the MK Act refuge.
Daniel and his team have provided brand new hair care items, including hair dryers, brushes, straighteners and more to women at the refuge. Items like this allow people to feel like themselves again, building up their confidence and making time for themselves during such a challenging period of their lives.
We are very grateful for your thoughtful gift and for giving people back items they have likely left behind when fleeing domestic abuse.
We know these gifts will put smiles on faces. Thank you.
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#Community #Kindness #ThankYou #DomesticAbuse #YouAreNotAlone
Stay in the loop!
The new issue of email newsletter is out and if you didn`t get it, this is what you`re missing!
📝Sign up to our mailing list in the bio.
Find out about...
🟢Fundraising inspiration from our fabulous supporters
🟢How we`ve been supporting those affected by domestic abuse
🟢New ways in which you can help
🟢Resources available from posters to fundraising bits
🟢Volunteering opportunities
🟢Find out about a range of training opportunities
Scan the QR code to sign up to receive our monthly update.
Visit: http://eepurl.com/iDx5Rw
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The next issue of our email newsletter is out!
Find out...
🟢What our fabulous supporters have been up to
🟢How we`ve been supporting those affected by domestic abuse
🟢New ways to support us
🟢Resources available
🟢Fundraising and volunteering opportunities
🟢Find out about job and training opportunities
Scan the QR code to sign up to receive our monthly update.
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🟢Domestic Abuse Drop In Milton Keynes🟢
A confidential domestic abuse support drop in at iCash at 624 South Fifth St, Milton Keynes MK9 2FX (near The Hub/behind Sainsbury`s).
If you would like information, support or advice come and see us in private between 2-3pm on Tuesday 7th May 2024 - no appointment needed, just ask for MK Act.
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Domestic Abuse Intervention Services
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#MiltonKeynes #DomesticAbuse
🟢The ILAM programme is free to access for residents of Milton Keynes🟢
This course has been specifically created and designed for victims-survivors of domestic abuse in the Diverse Ethnic Minority Communities.
Exploring the beliefs of the perpetrator, the different types of domestic abuse, and how to recognise the early warning signs. The course also aims to increase self-esteem and confidence.
Incorporating the exploration of diverse topics including religion versus cultural beliefs, forced marriages v arranged marriages as well as so called “HONOR” v Honor-based-violence as part of domestic abuse.
We look at how children are affected by being exposed to this kind of abuse and very importantly how their lives are improved when the abuse is removed.
Details:
🟢8 weeks
🟢Face to face for 90 minutes
🟢Once a week
🟢Central Milton Keynes
🟢Daytime sessions
🟢Next course starts 30th April 2024
Although joining a group programme can initially feel quite daunting or embarrassing, the survivors who have completed them find the process incredibly healing, and meeting other people who have had similar experiences has been a great encouragement.
Some amazing, supportive friendships have come out of the programmes.
The programme is free of charge but registration is required.
Groups are always female only or males only.
For further information and to find out about the referral process kindly email the ILAM TEAM: [email protected]
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🟢MK Act
Domestic Abuse Intervention Services
Acknowledge it`s happening
Call it by its name
Tell someone
#HelpForDomesticAbuse #DomesticAbuseSupport #DomesticAbuse #AbuseAtHome #Relationships
People often ask; "Why don`t they just leave?" But instead of blaming survivors, we should focus on supporting them to make leaving possible.
Understanding the many obstacles people face when trying to leave an abusive relationship—like psychological, emotional, financial, or physical threats—helps us empower them to know they have options and to make decisions.
Fear for their safety plays a huge role in why people don`t leave an abusive relationship, as abuse or violence can escalate after separation.
In 2018, 41% of women killed by a male partner or former partner in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland had either separated or tried to. Many were killed shortly after leaving (Femicide Census, 2020).
If you are experiencing domestic abuse and you need help, contact us in the way that is safe for you:
📱0344 375 4307 - MK Act Helpline
💻online chat www.mkact.com
📩 [email protected]
☎️ 0808 2000 247 - 24hr Helpline
You can also contact the police on 101 or 999.
Please don`t suffer in silence.
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🟢This week!🟢
94% of domestic abuse victims say it has negative impact on their work performance
(Vodafone, 2021)
75% of domestic abuse victims are targeted at work
(CAADV, 2012)
£1.9 billion is lost per year due to work absences related to domestic abuse
(Walby, 2009)
1 in 5 residents in Milton Keynes have reported experiencing domestic abuse
(Safer MK Survey 2019)
We’ve been helping people experiencing domestic abuse in Milton Keynes for over 45 years, and you can too.
We have an online training session coming up in April, just £30 per person which could make a difference to someone in your organisation.
The session is delivered online via Zoom. The Zoom joining link will be sent to all registered attendees prior to scheduled training date.
Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/domestic-abuse-awareness-in-the-workplace-registration-129649127029 (link also in bio)
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Domestic abuse is a single incident or pattern of incidents.
In many cases the abuse is carried out by a partner or ex-partner, but can often be by a family member or carer.
Domestic abuse can include:
🟢Coercive control: intimidation, degradation, isolation and control
🟢Threats of physical or sexual violence
🟢Psychological or emotional abuse
🟢Physical or sexual abuse
🟢Financial or economic abuse
🟢Harassment and stalking
🟢Online or digital abuse
Domestic abuse can take many forms and everyone`s circumstances are different, if you feel like something isn`t right at home, you can talk to us. You are not alone.
If you would like to speak to one of our specially trained advisors, please call the helpline, email us or visit our website for the online chat.
📱0344 375 4307
💻online chat www.mkact.com
📩 [email protected]
If at anytime you don`t feel safe, you can call the police.
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Domestic Abuse Intervention Services
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#HelpForDomesticAbuse #DomesticAbuseSupport #DomesticAbuse #AbuseAtHome #Relationships
🟢We are finalists🟢
💚Thank you so so much for nominating us for the Outstanding Local Charity category at @mk_inspiration_awards 2024!💚
To make it all the way we need your vote one last time...
🌟 https://mkinspirationawards.co.uk/charities/
🌟 Link In Bio
You`ll find us right at the top of the page.
Thank you and we`ll see you at the award ceremony!
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