BAVA - Bristol Against Violence and Abuse
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This website provides information about different types of violence and abuse and support services that can help. There is also information on how to help others and how to raise awareness of violence and abuse.
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Domestic Violence and Abuse
If you feel scared of your partner it is likely that you are experiencing domestic violence and abuse.
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Female Genital Mutilation
What to do if you suspect a child may be at risk; how to manage health effects of FGM.
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Forced Marriage
Feeling pressurised into marrying someone, or feeling you have no say in the decision?
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Honour Based Violence
Scared of violence or abuse from your family and/or community?
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Human Trafficking
Has someone forced or tricked you to do something you’re not comfortable with, and moved you away from friends or family?
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Prostitution and Sex Work
Are you feeling trapped in sex work? Are you using drugs or alcohol to cope or are you being forced or coerced into having sex for money?
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Rape and Sexual Assault
Has your husband, partner or anyone else forced you to have sex or forced sexual acts onto you?
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Sexual Harassment
Do people make sexual comments about your appearance, touch you inappropriately or make sexist comments or jokes?
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Children and Young People
Do you ever feel afraid to go home? Is someone making you do things you don’t want to do? Find out how to get help.
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Keeping Safe
Find out how to improve your safety: whether or not you want to stay with an abusive partner or family members.
What is BAVA?
Bristol Against Violence and Abuse (BAVA) is a collection of people and organisations in Bristol working to end all types of violence and abuse against women and girls and domestic and sexual violence against men. Formerly Bristol Domestic Abuse Forum (BDAF); the name change to BAVA enables Bristol to reflect the government policy to challenge all types of gender-based violence. Read the summary of the Bristol strategy or read the full strategy.
BAVA is supported by Safer Bristol and there are regular meetings to give people a chance to develop their knowledge, network, and discuss current issues and successes.
To get in touch, contact bava@bristol.gov.uk. Please note this email address is not for people needing support due to abuse; if you need support please contact one of the support agencies listed on this website or dial 999 in an emergency.
News & Campaigns
Masculinity and Gender-Based Violence Event
How can men contribute to ending violence against women and girls? Join in the discussion with White Ribbon Ambassador Paul Welcomme and our panel of experts. Tuesday June 11th 9.30-11.30am, The Pavilion, on the Harbourside. Book with roger.farrow@bristol.gov.uk
