 The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is almost here again! The international campaign starts on 25thNovember, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and ends on 10th December, Human Rights Day. The campaign aims to raise awareness and increase prevention of violence against women and girls. 2024’s theme is 'No Excuse'.
You can search below to see a range of international, national and local events taking place during the 16 Days. Look out for #NoExcuse on social media to see events happening near you and around the world.
Most local authorities have significant funding gaps for next year. East Sussex County Council is facing a funding gap of over £55 million. As local authorities have a legal responsibility to set a balanced budget, this means making some difficult decisions about how the Council spends its money in future.
Every department at the Council will need to find savings. Adult Social Care is currently consulting on 11 proposals that would help to close the gap, including a proposal to stop funding post-treatment recovery services for drug and alcohol misuse. The consultations close on 28 November 2024 and decisions are expected to be made in February 2025.
 September marked National Recovery Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness about substance dependency, support those on their journey to recovery, and celebrate their achievements. The initiative focuses on promoting public understanding of problem substance use as a health condition, reducing stigma, and showcasing successful recovery stories as a source of inspiration and support for others.
In collaboration with local recovery providers, East Sussex County Council worked throughout the month to promote awareness in key locations, including Eastbourne and Hastings. Additionally, some individuals participated in the UK Recovery Walk held in London, which serves as a powerful demonstration of unity and commitment to supporting recovery across communities.
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An autism alert card or passport is a document you can carry to help communicate your needs as an autistic/ neurodivergent individual to police officers or other officials when you are away from home.
The card typically contains your details and advice for the officer you are speaking to. Alert card schemes are run in most police areas across the UK.
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Save lives and stop criminal gangs by spotting tell-tale signs and reporting suspicions.
98 potential modern slavery victims were identified in East Sussex last year. 61 of these were children (under 18) and 37 were adults.
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