1. November 2008
COMMUNITY NEWS When domestic violence takes place, 90% of : , ,
the time children are in the same or next
DOMESTIC ABUSE room. , -,
This is a definition of Domestic Violence & A woman will be assaulted at least thirty-
Abuse by the Bristol Domestic Abuse Forum five times before reporting to the police.
(BDAF)
This information is given at domestic
The misuse of physical, emotional, violence training 'Freedom Programme'.
psychological, sexual or financial control by
Helplines: Bristol Domestic Abuse Helpline
one person over another who is or has been , ‚ -
in a relationship. This includes family (24hrs) 0800 6949 999
members. Domestic Abuse Referral ‛
MR RIGHT Team (Police) 0117 9454307
Domestic abuse A Non Abusive Man:
can include being National
threatened with Is Cheerful Bangladesh Association will be
Domestic
Consistent
abuse. Abuse closed from 25th December
Supportive
Helpline 2008 to 2nd January 09 and
Domestic abuse is Tells you that you look
good (24hrs) reopen on 5th January 09
usually by men
against women but Tells you you’re competent 0808
not exclusively. Uses your name 2000247
Trusts you
Domestic abuse Men's Advice Line (male
Trusts your judgement
happens in all survivors) 0808 8010327
Welcomes your friends and family
groups and Encourages you to be independent Respect (worried about your
sections of society. Supports your learning, career etc own behaviour) 0845
Race, sexuality, Admits to being wrong 1228609
disability age, Is a responsible parent -
religion, culture, Does his share of the housework
class or mental Shares financial responsibility
Accepts that you have right to say ‘no’ to sex , :
health may have
an additional Takes responsibility for his own actions :
In short…. Behaves like a reasonable human
impact on the way
being
domestic abuse is
experienced, dealt Resourced from Freedom Programme MR WRONG
with and responded
An Abusive Man:
to. Shouts
Sulks
Domestic Abuse is a subject that our
community does not like to talk about, , Smashes things
Glares
although it is happening. The abusive person ,
Call you names
can be the husband, father, brother or even
Makes you feel ugly and
other members of the immediate/extended
useless
family. Married women and young girls do
Cuts you off from your friends
face abuse but are unable to leave the Stops you working
relationship for a number of reasons, here ’ Never admits he is wrong
are some of the reasons: Turns the children against you
Culture issues, lack of financial dependency, Uses the children to control you
Never does the share of the housework
family pressure, nowhere to go, concern
Never looks after the children
about children and believing that he would
Expects sex on demand
become a changed person. Most women say Controls the money
to themselves 'he really does love me it was Threatens or wheedles you to get his own
only a one-off' but they are wrong'.
way
Through the Advice & Information service Seduces your friends, sisters, anyone
Expects you to be responsible for his well
we are aware that domestic violence is an
being
issue in the community. And all the victims
Blames you, drinks, drugs etc.
using our service are women. These women
are afraid to take action because of the Resourced from Freedom Programme
reasons mentioned above. They also fear
threat and mistreatment from the
community, especially men. Instead of %
supporting, the victim is made to feel that , , , ,
they some how deserve it, and that they are
:
not a 'good' wife or a 'good mother'. ,
It is very important that we support women ‘
who are suffering domestic violenc and give
them information, advice, and the options
’
that are available to them. We should make
them aware of organisations that can
:
support them to stay in the relationship if
this is their wish, or support them should : 0800 6949
they decide to leave. 999.
Some facts relating to domestic ():0117 9454307.
violence in UK provided by the BDAF: , ,
Two women per week are killed as a result : 0808 2000247.
of domestic violence.
2. 0808 and Minority Ethnic women about any
specialist services that may be needed by HEALTH INFORMATION
8010327 ( ): and for BME women.
Muslims in the UK are being urged by the
0845 1228609 Meningitis Trust to ensure they are immunised
Please give your views to Elaine Hutton at:
info@bristolrapecrisis.org.uk. against meningitis as part of their preparations
IMMIGRATION INFORMATION for their Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah, Saudi
We urge the women in our community to Arabia.
Marriage visa age to rise from
November. give their views on how a centre like this Meningitis Trust Peer Educator
could support a Bangladeshi victim if they
The age at which someone can apply for a contacted the centre. Please remember that The Trust is looking for Peer Educators from
marriage visa will increase from 18 to 21 sexual the BME communities to promote meningitis
from the awareness.
violence is
end of this Not receiving community news & updates? not One of role of the Educators will be to point
month, the restricted to people in the direction of the Trust's helpline or
Governme Receive Bangladesh Association updates and notices about A&E/ Doctor if they think they have symptoms.
one
nt Events, Surgery's and seminars. Download a membership
particular If you are interested please contact the Trust
announced form from our website or pick one up from the Association.
community, for further details: tel: 01453 7680000 and
today. Don't miss out on our important updates again!
it cuts across speak to Alison Osborne
Membership fee: £5 race, class,
From 27 age,
November
ethnicity,
both religious
parties in
belief,
a marriage disability/
will have
to be 21
£ sexuality.
Our
before a participation
marriage visa can be issued. Raising the age will ensure that the
is just one part of the Government’s work to centre provides appropriate and culturally 01453
crackdown on forced marriage and on those sensitive service to any Bangladeshi victims.
who attempt to abuse the marriage visa 7680000
route.
CONSULAR NEWS
EVENTS/DIARY
Border and Immigration Minister Phil Woolas
Consular Surgery At Bangladesh House unless otherwise
said: “It is important that we protect
A Consular Surgery was held at Bangladesh stated.
vulnerable young people and this measure
Association on 2nd November from 11am –
will help avoid exploitation”. ESOL - 10 week course every Tuesday from
3pm.
11am – 1pm.
The changes being made to the marriage The Bangladesh High Commission Consular
visa route are part of a package of measures Badminton (womens only) - every
Section officers came from London to
being brought in today to deliver the biggest Wednesday at Easton Leisure Centre from
provide services relating to Bangladeshi
shake-up to immigration and border security 11-12pm
passports: new passports, renewal, no visa
in 45 years. requirements and power of attorney Raise awareness of meningitis at bangladesh
enquiries. More than 60 people had received Centre - Wednesday 3rd December 2008,
services at the surgery. 12.30 – 1.30pm
The next Consular Surgery will possibly be
held in May 2009. Yoga - for women on Wednesdays 11am –
, 12noon and for Young Girls Friday evenings
, 6.30pm – 7.30pm at Bangladesh Centre.
Sewing Classes - Tuesdays 12noon – 2pm at
Bangladesh Centre,
(, Advice & Information on Tues – 10am –
) 2pm, Wed -- 10am – 2pm, Thurs – 10am -
2pm at Bangladesh Centre
- ’ Bangla School on Saturdays 12noon – 2pm
Bangladesh Centre.
Sewing Classes - Tuesdays 12noon – 2pm at
bangladesh Centre
: 31 December 2008 - Last date to apply for
. Birth Registration to Bangladesh High
Commission - applies to Bangladeshis living
in UK and holding valid Bangladeshi
. passport.
: Visa exemption stamp, New
Passports, Passports renewal application and
Bangladesh Association
Power of attorney
539 Stapleton Road
Eastville, Bristol BS5 6PE
, Tel: 01179511491 Fax: 01179525425
Email: team@bangladesh-association.org
www.bangladesh- association.org
COMMUNITY NEWS -
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Rape Crisis Service - , -
Bristol City Council has made funds available
to set up a 'Rape Crisis Service' for the city.
The service will be for all women, but the
council would like to hear views from Black
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