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even when the person depicted had not consented. buff.ly/OGaiE5T

Read more about deepfakes here ➡️ buff.ly/rhvx1BF #16Days #NoExcuse

(*** A recent study commissioned by the Office of the Police Chief Scientific Adviser found that around 25% of respondents agreed with or felt neutral about the legal and moral acceptability of viewing, sharing, creating or selling sexual or intimate deepfakes -

They can be made from photos or videos, often from social media, and turned into materials that have not been consented to. The result is usually someone’s face, voice, or body used in a way that is extremely violating.

These are manipulated images, videos, or audio that make it appear a person has said or done something they haven’t.

This is more than just a technological problem for women and girls. Deepfakes are being used more and more to humiliate and intimidate.

Technology has transformed how we connect, work, and express ourselves. But it has also created new spaces for abuse.

Creating “deepfakes” with AI is one issue that is becoming more concerning.

100% of guests would attend again and 100% of guests want more training/to work with us!

We're thrilled! Thank you so much to everyone who attended and to everyone who helped make it happen! #TeamAurora #JoiningForcesVAWG

Check out the incredible feedback from our Joining Forces Against VAWG - Independent But Alongside - Conference!

⭐ 4.8/5 - Overall conference rating
⭐ 4.9/5 - Catering (obviously a crowd favourite!)
⭐ 4.6/5 – Relevance & usefulness

Another Autumn Budget, another year of uncertainty for VAWG services and victim-survivors

Women's organisations have released a joint statement on last week's Autumn Budget. Read it here 👉 buff.ly/qCkZvwN

At Aurora New Dawn, we are passionate about helping survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking to recover and rebuild their lives. Join us this #16Days as we say there is #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls.

Find out more about the support we offer here ➡️ buff.ly/5BfNZaR

Have you heard about our Thames Valley Specialist Stalking Service?

At Aurora New Dawn, we understand how frightening stalking can be. It can affect every area of your life and leave you feeling unsafe and isolated.

Read all about it here 👉 buff.ly/aQhuA5R #16Days

The first response survivors receive from workers like you, workers like us, is significant. It can shape their experience of feeling safe, believed and supported.

Check out these tips ➡️ buff.ly/0nDiyZX #16Days #NoExcuse

How can you support a survivor who has disclosed to the police?

As domestic abuse response workers, we sometimes meet survivors following them reporting abuse to the police. Often this can be their first time disclosing digital abuse.

It was fantastic to be a part of today's #16Days training on neurodivergent women and the unseen risk of domestic abuse.

Thanks to Bracknell Forest Council for organising the event!

Have you heard about our Thames Valley Specialist Stalking Service?

At Aurora New Dawn, we understand how frightening stalking can be. It can affect every area of your life and leave you feeling unsafe and isolated.

Read all about it here 👉 buff.ly/aQhuA5R #16Days

Throughout the 16 Days, we’re sharing information and insights around our work and digital violence. Today. We’re sharing a case study from our work.

Read it here 👉 buff.ly/wnYjVBm #16Days #NoExcuse

Operations Director Lyn is speaking on the links between Coercive Control and Stalking at the Hillingdon White Ribbon Event today.

Thank you White Ribbon UK for having us! #16Days #WhiteRibbon

Between September 2024 and September 2025 we supported survivors in 364 stalking cases.

268 of these (74%) included stalking with a cyber element.

Stalking is a crime.

Are you worried you may be experiencing stalking?

Find support here ➡️ buff.ly/ufVH26e

Our new five-part online training programme has been designed to give HR professionals and managers the knowledge and skills they need to respond effectively to interpersonal violence issues at work.

Get in touch via training@aurorand.org.uk to find out more and book.

How would you support a colleague experiencing domestic abuse or stalking?

What can your organisation do to tackle sexual harassment?

Violence Against Women can happen anywhere - including in the workplace.

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, as well as the first day of the #16Days of Activism, and we'd like to tell you about the workplace training we offer.

Economic abuse can have long-lasting consequences, often persisting for years – even decades – after a survivor has left the abusive environment.

Read more about #EconomicAbuse here 👉 buff.ly/3Ux7EpF #16Days #NoExcuse #EconomicAbuseDay

This form of abuse can trap victims in dangerous relationships, leaving them without assets, financial independence, or a safe place to go.

One of the most powerful forms of manipulation is economic abuse, where an abuser exerts control by restricting or exploiting a victim’s financial resources.

Today, November 26th, is Economic Abuse Day.

As technology continues to evolve, so too do the methods perpetrators use to exploit and control their victims.

"What can start small, on screens – a message, a comment, or a post – can quickly spiral into a torrent of threats and violence in real life."

Read more about 16 Days here 👉 buff.ly/0rjgNKa

Keep an eye on our socials over the next 16 days as we share insights, quotes, and advice.

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women - #IDEVAW - the first day of the #16Days of Activism.

This year's theme is #NoExcuse for online abuse - something we wholeheartedly agree with.

Did you see? Back in the summer, we launched our latest report: Invisible Battles – Strengthening Advocacy and Support for the Armed Forces Community Affected by Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence, and Stalking.

Read the report here 👉 buff.ly/BM8f9Hy

By WhatsApp chat: Tuesday 0900-1500 / Wednesday & Thursday 1700-2000 / Sunday 1000-1400

Contact us on +44 (0)333 0912 527 for support. #WeBelieveYou

Did you see? We provide a specialist helpline for Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force personnel and their family members who are victims and survivors of Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence or Stalking.

Our helpline is open:

By phone: 0900-1500 Monday to Friday

Sexual violence can happen to anyone, at any time, and no-one ever asks for or deserves to be sexually violated. There is no excuse for sexual violence.

Read more about the effects of sexual violence and find support here 👉 buff.ly/nq3ZlOt