Tuesday 28-04-2026 - 15:37

LUSU are once again partnering with Women’s Aid and taking a stand against domestic violence.  
We are offering free training for all students as part of Women’s Aid’s ReachRespect initiative, funded by YSL.  

 

 

In 2024, violence against women and girls was declared a national emergency and research has shown that 16-24 year olds are the most at risk age group for domestic abuse. We partnered with Women’s Aid in November and are proud to be able to offer a further session this Term. 

 

The training session will take place:  

• Monday 11th May, 2pm – 4pm via Microsoft Teams 
• Book your place here.

 

Here’s what past attendees said about the training: 

 

David Grice, next year’s Wellbeing Officer: 

“I found the training really helpful as sometimes simply being reminded of support that we can offer and use can change a survivor’s life.” 

 

 

 

Carys Smith, Chair of Union Assembly: 

“I found the training to be extremely insightful and engaging. Regardless of the sensitive topic matter I felt as though it was lead in a safe and supporting way  
 
As a student leader, I now feel far more equipped to spot the signs and help supportive someone that may be experiencing domestic abuse.” 

 

 
Understanding domestic abuse is an important first step to ending it. Normalising conversations around abuse, coercion, and control will help to reduce stigma and empower more victims to seek support. Domestic abuse is a highly gendered issue, and the majority of victims across the globe are women in heterosexual relationships. However it can happen to anyone - it can happen in LGBTQ+ relationships, men can be victims, and women can be perpetrators.   

 
Reach Respect draws attention to the fact that abuse is more than just physical violence, and that sometimes “red flags” in a relationship can be signs of a dangerous and controlling dynamic. I hope that participating in this training will help students to feel more confident in recognising when a relationship is unhealthy, and teach them how to become active bystanders.  

 
No matter your background, knowing how to spot the signs of abuse and safely intervene could save a life.