Local businesses across the East Riding are providing discreet locations for individuals experiencing domestic abuse, or feeling unsafe, to seek refuge and support.
The initiative, supported by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, provides designated private areas within businesses, pharmacies, banks, and community organisations where individuals can contact helplines, support services, or loved ones without fear.
The scheme is part of the UK SAYS NO MORE campaign, which aims to provide accessible and confidential support for those experiencing domestic abuse.
Safe Spaces are available in pharmacies, banks, and community organisations across East Riding. Safe spaces in the East Riding can be found at the official UK SAYS NO MORE Safe Spaces directory at https://uksaysnomore.org/safespaces/
In addition to physical locations, online safe spaces, hosted on organisations’ websites, provide discreet digital support for individuals experiencing domestic abuse.
These platforms offer guidance on seeking help without leaving a digital footprint, links to support services for immediate assistance, and information on safety planning and legal rights.
The online safe space tool is a discreet and hidden portal, accessible via a button on participating websites, offering essential support without tracking user activity.
This initiative is running alongside the existing Ask for Angela initiative, which enables individuals who feel unsafe, threatened, or vulnerable to discreetly seek assistance by asking bar or venue staff for “Angela.” Trained personnel can then intervene by helping the individual leave discreetly, calling a taxi, or alerting authorities if necessary.
Additionally, East Riding of Yorkshire Council is a white ribbon-accredited organisation, actively working to raise awareness and challenge harmful attitudes that contribute to gender-based violence. The council’s white ribbon web pages provide resources, training materials, and the latest news to support individuals and organisations in tackling violence against women and girls.
Councillor Lyn Healing, Cabinet Member for Communities and Public Protection, stated:
"We all have a role to play in supporting victims of domestic abuse and preventing violence against women and girls. It’s fantastic to see local businesses participate in this vital initiative, and we encourage more organisations to sign up to create their own safe spaces.”
If you are experiencing issues around this topic please reach out via the appropriate contact information below.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 999. Otherwise:
For support for anyone experiencing domestic violence or abuse, or wanting to change their harmful behaviours towards others in their relationships: East Riding Domestic Violence and Abuse Partnership can be found at https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/living/crime-and-community-safety/domestic-abuse/or by calling 01482 396 368
You can report any VAWG crimes, sexual assault, harassment, stalking, or other VAWG related offences, to Humberside Police https://www.humberside.police.uk/ro/report/rsa/alpha-v1/v1/rape-sexual-assault-other-sexual-offences/
The official UK SAYS NO MORE Safe Spaces directory can be found at https://uksaysnomore.org/safespaces/
Organisations can find out more details about becoming a Safe Space at https://uksaysnomore.org/safespaces/
More information about the White Ribbon campaign can be found at https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/news/article/?entry=2644
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