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Access to Justice? Research Launch Event Wednesday 23rd September: 10am - 12noon The experiences of the Criminal Justice System by people who have a learning disability and who have experienced sexual violence. Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland and Durham University have worked alongside Northumbria Police to carry out research into [...]
‘It is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist’ Angela Davis. In light of recent events we would like to highlight our pledge to being a safe space for all women. As a feminist organisation we are aware of the different and intersecting inequalities that members of our community in Tyneside [...]
Cervical Screening Awareness Week 15 - 20 June 2020 Cervical Screening Awareness Week aims to raise awareness around cervical cancer and encourage people to attend regular cervical screenings where they feel they are able to. We know that a cervical examination can often be a stressful and uncomfortable procedure. We also understand [...]
Join The 2.6 Challenge to help to support our work with women & girls! The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on charities, with the cancellation of thousands of events and the loss of billions in fundraising income. In response, the organisers of the biggest mass-participation sports events across the country [...]
Shout-Up! Campaign Assistant Recruitment Funded until 31st March 2021 10 hours per week £17,072 pro-rata (NJC pt 15) We are looking for a woman with excellent engagement, training and organisational skills to join the team delivering the Shout-Up! Campaign in Newcastle. You must have an awareness and understanding of the social context of sexual violence [...]
We are working with a group of young women to find out about young people’s experiences of having their uniforms policed. What do we mean by policed? We mean when somebody comments on a young person's school uniform in a negative way, because they do not think you should be wearing it. This can be [...]
Family Fun Day! In aid of Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland Saturday 12th October 11.00 am - 1.00 pm St Paul’s Church Hall, Whitley Bay, NE262TG Come along and enjoy…Cakes, tea/coffee, books, kids' tombola, raffle, face painting, tombola, bouncy castle, bric-a-brac stall, kids' crafts… Free entry!
Saturday 2nd November ~ 2pm - 5pm Tea will be served at 2.30pm Primrose Community Centre, Lampton Terrace, Jarrow Tickets £10 available online: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/afternoon-tea-fundraiser-tickets-72416711333 or from Primrose Community Centre Ticket price includes your afternoon tea but bring your pennies to take part in the fun! Bingo, Raffle, Tombola, Quizes & More
Research: People with learning disabilities and their experiences of the Criminal Justice System in cases of sexual assault / rape We are working in partnership with researchers from Durham University’s Centre for Research into Violence and Abuse (CRiVA). We are investigating the experiences of people with learning disabilities who have reported rape or sexual assault [...]
