Stand against violence says simply 'Enough'

PLYMOUTH women’s charity Trevi is today launching a city-wide campaign for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, calling for an end to violence against women and girls

- CARL EVE

It comes as hundreds of people aim to create a sea of orange when they walk from Drake Circus to the Hoe this afternoon. Public buildings including Drake Circus, Plymouth University, the Theatre Royal, the Treasury, Derriford Hospital and Smeaton’s Tower will also be lit in orange to mark support for the campaign.

Trevi says that over the last five years, the number of domestic abuse incidents has increased in Plymouth and it now accounts for 27% of all violent crimes in the city compared to the national average of 16%. Last year alone, there were 6,933 reported cases of domestic abuse, an increase of 21% from the previous year.

Trevi has said it’s campaign is simply “ENOUGH”. They want to spread this message across Plymouth urging people to join the action to help end violence against women and girls, and everyone can be involved. They are working in partnership with Plymouth City Council, the NSPCC, Devon & Cornwall Police, First Light, M.A.N Culture Plymouth, Plymouth Domestic Abuse Services and the Plymouth NHS Trust organisations to amplify their message through billboards, artist walls, and a social media campaign.

Across the city, visual messages will be popping up which will encourage people to become part of the movement, which as Trevi explains, is ‘simple’.

Hannah Shead, Trevi CEO, said: “Our campaign message is clear: if you see it, call it out or report it. If you are experiencing it, seek help and support. Violence against women is learned. Each of us must examine – and change – how our own behaviour might enable, ignore or excuse all such forms of violence.