The complete list of all life-guiding messages for young people – click the titles for further information
2 women in the UK are killed every week by a partner or ex-partner, making domestic abuse the largest cause of death worldwide in women aged 19-44 – greater than war, cancer or motor vehicle accidents.
Norfolk Police receive over 30,000 calls every year relating to domestic violence. Domestic violence is illegal and can result in prison sentences for the perpetrator.
Domestic abuse isn’t just about physical violence. It can include emotional and psychological damage as well – such as name-calling, threats and bullying. No-one deserves to be mistreated in any way by a member of their household.
Domestic violence affects 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men in their lifetime. You might see signs like bruising or someone wearing long sleeves in hot weather to cover up the bruises. Look out for friends who cut off relationships because their partner has told them to.
Today is White Ribbon Day, also known as the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which is a global campaign to ensure men take more responsibility for reducing the level of violence against women.
Accept the help others can offer you. Everyone can give something a bit different. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, it shows strength.
To stop unsolicited spam text messages being sent to your mobile ‘phone, don’t reply. Instead, forward them to your network provider for free on 7726 (‘SPAM’), including the sender’s number. Vodaphone users should use 87726, Three users 37726.
Keep handles of saucepans turned to the back of the hob and away from other gas burners/electric rings. This prevents you, your pets and small children spilling hot liquids onto themselves.
In London, smoking-related fires are the second most common cause of fire in the home. Furthermore, the fires caused by smoking materials (including cigarettes, roll-ups, cigars and pipe tobacco) result in more deaths than any other type of fire.
Some alternatives to buying gifts include giving quality time, making a present (where they can see how much effort was involved), or donating to their favourite charity in their name.