Call It Out News

A year-long project aiming to improve access to domestic abuse services for LGBT+ people across South Yorkshire.

Joint briefing: The LGBT+ Community and Domestic Abuse

The Domestic Abuse Bill will be read for a third time in the House of Commons today. Together, we have worked hard to support recognition & assessment of the needs of LGBT+ survivors of domestic abuse. Read our full joint statement, which SAYiT are proud to be a...

Call It Out at SafeLives Webinar

Call It Out spoke at the recent SafeLives webinar focusing on developing best practice in supporting LGBT+ survivors of Domestic Abuse. See video below to hear our learning and recommendations from the project (skip to 1:35.11 to hear Call It Out)....

Mental Health Awareness Week: 18 -24th May 2020

A Blog from SAYiT CEO Steve Slack for Mental Health Awareness week. On May 17th many of us celebrated IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia). The date commemorates the day thirty years ago when the World Health...

IDAHoBIT 2020

Every year SAYiT marks International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHoBIT) on the 17th May, the day same sex attraction was de-classified as a mental illness by the World Health Organisaton (WHO). We mark this day to speak out about...

LGBT domestic abuse victims staying with perpetrators in lockdown because they can’t secure refuge space, charity warns

From inews 01/05/20: https://inews.co.uk/news/lgbt-victims-perpetrators-refuge-space-domestic-violence-2664487 There are currently no LGBT-specific refuge services in England LGBT victims of domestic abuse are staying with perpetrators because they can't find a refuge...

CALL IT OUT May Newsletter

CALL IT OUT is a South Yorkshire LGBT+ Domestic Abuse project run by SAYiT. It aims to address the barriers preventing LGBT+ people from accessing mainstream domestic abuse support services. Call It Out is proud to be a signatory of this joint statement on the current...

Joint Statement about LGBT+ Domestic Violence and Abuse During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Call It Out is proud to be a signatory of this joint statement on the current needs of LGBT+ victim/survivors. The new resources created through this consortium will support domestic abuse professionals, as well as, families, friends, and community members who are...

Galop, SafeLives and Stonewall briefing: The LGBT+ community and domestic abuse

From Galop: http://www.galop.org.uk/galop-safelives-and-stonewall-briefing-the-lgbt-community-and-domestic-abuse/ Domestic Abuse Bill, Second Reading, 28 April 2020 Summary To meet the needs of LGBT+ people in the Bill and its associated programme of work the Domestic...

The British Psychological Society – The psychological impact of social distancing on Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diverse populations

https://www.bps.org.uk/blogs/guest/psychological-impact-social-distancing-gender-sexuality-and-relationship-diverse In response to the Covid-19 crisis, Dr Adam Jowett, Chair of the Psychology of Sexualities Section, raises some of the ways social distancing measures...

LGBT Foundation – 10 Ways to Safely Affirm Your LGBT Identity During Lockdown

http://www.lgbt.foundation/domesticabuse/10ways Domestic abuse within LGBT communities is often overlooked within mainstream services. Abuse or hostile behaviour can come from a partner, family member or housemate. Differences between LGBT relationships and...

LGBT Foundation – 10 Ways to Safely Affirm Your LGBT Identity During Lockdown

Apr 22, 2020

South Yorkshire Police: Launch of online reporting tool for domestic abuse

Apr 20, 2020

https://www.southyorks.police.uk/find-out/news-and-appeals/2020/april-2020/launch-of-online-reporting-tool-for-domestic-abuse/ Victims of domestic abuse in South Yorkshire will now be able to report incidents to South Yorkshire Police via a dedicated online portal....

LGBT Foundation – Why LGBT People are Disproportionately Impacted by Coronavirus

Apr 15, 2020

From LGBT Foundation: http://www.lgbt.foundation/coronavirus/impact The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has had an unprecedented effect on the daily lives of everyone in the UK. The impact of the virus is widespread, however individuals from marginalised or...

SAYiT tips for Parents and Carers living with young people during lockdown

Apr 9, 2020

The Current Situation Staying at home during lockdown due to coronavirus, is putting a huge strain on all children, young people and families. If LGBT+ children and young people are also feeling unsupported, have mental health or self-esteem issues, are being bullied,...

The rise of domestic abuse during COVID-19 in LGBTQ relationships and how you can get help

Apr 8, 2020

Article from Gay Times 07/04/20 https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/community/134246/the-rise-of-domestic-abuse-during-covid-19-in-lgbtq-relationships-and-how-you-can-get-help/ I have been successfully practising as a Barrister for over 20 years at the English bar and yet only...

Covid-19 Update for SAYiT LGBT+ Inclusion Kite Mark Applicants

Apr 6, 2020

LGBT+ Inclusion Kite Mark and Covid-19 We know that victims of Domestic Abuse are particularly at risk during this period and the support from services is even more valuable. This makes it vital that support is there for LGBT+ victims/survivors. Whilst we cannot award...

Making the most of your time during times of Corona

Apr 2, 2020

New Skills If there was ever a time to pick up a new hobby, it’s now! Learn a language with Duolingo—it’s a great app and is a really fun way of learning new vocabulary. Learn some chords on guitar — Here is a lesson for complete beginners. Learn how to knit or...

Trans Resilience in Isolation

Mar 23, 2020

Galop, the LGBT+ anti-violence charity, have created a resource 'Trans Resilience in Isolation' with tips and advice on how to look after yourself during this period. Download the .pdf...

Corona Virus Update: LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Support

Mar 19, 2020

We are aware that services being closed or offering reduced services may be concerning to people in need of support during the current Corvid-19 restrictions however Galop's National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline is currently still operating their usual hours offering...

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