 Residents are being urged to sign up to the #30Challenge to raise awareness of the fact that every day in Gwent, 30 children are affected by domestic abuse involving police.
Torfaen Council is supporting the initiative, which calls on local individuals, businesses, schools, sports teams and community groups to take part in challenges focused on the number 30 between Thursday November 25 and Friday December 10.
Anyone who takes part is asked to share photographs and videos online using the hashtag #30Challenge, as part of White Ribbon Day next week, which marks the United Nation’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
According to figures from Gwent Police, officers are called to 30 domestic violence incidents a day in Gwent where children are involved.
Domestic abuse can take many forms including physical, coercive control, psychological abuse and financial abuse.
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent, Jeff Cuthbert, said: “White Ribbon Day is extremely important to raise awareness of the devastating impact violence against women by men can have, not only on individuals but their families too.
“This year we are encouraging people to take part in a #30Challenge to raise awareness of just how many children and young people are innocent bystanders of domestic abuse incidents.
“The important part is that you support and encourage others to take a stand against violence against women and encourage anyone experiencing abuse to speak out and seek help. Please don’t suffer in silence, help is available.”
The #30Challenge is being organised by Gwent Regional VAWDASV Partnership Board which is a multi-agency collaboration working across Gwent to prevent violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Educational workshops and lesson plans are also being rolled out in schools across Gwent to raise awareness of the importance of healthy relationships with children and young people.
Chief Constable Pam Kelly said: “We all have a part to play to end violence and abuse against women and girls.
“Domestic abuse, and other such crimes leave long lasting effects on survivors, but also those who may witness this behaviour.
“This is even more so when the witnesses are children.
“By standing up to violence we are all protecting women and children, but also ensuring that our future generation grow up in a world where respect for each other is a given.
“If you or anyone you know has been a victim of this crime, please come talk to us.
“We’re here to help you”.
An online support pack is available to download from www.gwent.pcc.police.uk and includes challenge ideas, and suggested content for social media channels.
The Live Fear Free 24/7 helpline is available for anyone affected by abuse and supports victims, survivors and those close to them call 0808 8010 800 or text: 078600 77333.
In an emergency always call 999. To report an incident call 101 or message @gwentpolice social media channels.
Mae trigolion yn cael eu hannog i gofrestru ar gyfer #Her30 i godi ymwybyddiaeth o’r ffaith fod 30 o blant yng Ngwent, pob dydd, yn cael eu heffeithio gan gamdriniaeth ddomestig sy’n tynnu’r heddlu i mewn.
Mae Cyngor Torfaen yn cefnogi’r fenter, sy’n galw ar unigolion, busnesau, ysgolion, timau chwaraeon a grwpiau cymunedol i gymryd rhan mewn heriau sy’n canolbwyntio ar y rhif 30 rhwng dydd Iau, Tachwedd 25 a dydd Gwener Rhagfyr 10.
Gofynnir i unrhyw sy’n cymryd rhan rannu lluniau a fideos ar-lein gan ddefnyddio hashnod #Her30, fel rhan o ddiwrnod Rhuban Gwyn yr wythnos nesaf, sy’n nodi Diwrnod Rhyngwladol y Cenhedloedd Unedig dros Ddileu Trais yn Erbyn Menywod.
Yn ôl ffigyrau Heddlu Gwent, mae swyddogion yn cael eu galw i 30 o ddigwyddiadau o gamdriniaeth ddomestig pob dydd yng Ngwent ble mae plant yn bresennol.
Gall camdriniaeth ddomestig fod mewn sawl ffurf gan gynnwys camdriniaeth gorfforol, rheolaeth trwy orfodaeth, camdriniaeth seicolegol a chamdriniaeth ariannol.
Dywedodd Comisiynydd Heddlu a Throsedd Gwent, Jeff Cuthbert: “Mae Diwrnod Rhuban Gwyn yn hynod o bwysig er mwyn codi ymwybyddiaeth o effaith andwyol trais gan ddynion yn erbyn menywod, nid yn unig ar unigolion, ond ar eu teuluoedd hefyd.
“Eleni, rydym yn annog pobl i gymryd rhan yn #Her30 i godi ymwybyddiaeth o nifer y plant a phobl ifanc sy’n bresennol yn ddiniwed mewn digwyddiadau o gamdriniaeth ddomestig.
“Y rhan bwysig yw eich bod yn cefnogi ac yn annog pobl i wrthsefyll trais yn erbyn menywod ac yn annog unrhyw un sy’n dioddef camdriniaeth i godi llais a cheisio cymorth. Peidiwch â dioddef yn dawel, mae help ar gael.”
Mae #Her30 yn cael ei drefnu gan Fwrdd Partneriaeth VAWDASV Rhanbarth Gwent sy’n gynllun cydweithredol amlasiantaeth sy’n gweithio ar draws Gwent i atal trais yn erbyn menywod, camdriniaeth ddomestig a thrais rhywiol.
Mae gweithdai addysg a chynlluniau gwersi’n cael eu cyflwyno mewn ysgolion ledled Gwent er mwyn codi ymwybyddiaeth o bwysigrwydd perthnasau iach gyda phlant a phobl ifanc.
Dywedodd y Prif Gwnstabl, Pam Kelly: “Mae gan bawb ran i’w chwarae er mwyn dod â thrais a chamdriniaeth yn erbyn menywod a merched i ben.
“Mae camdriniaeth ddomestig a throseddau tebyg yn gadael eu hôl am gyfnod hir ar bobl sy’n dioddef a phobl sy’n dyst i hynny hefyd.
“Mae hyn hyd yn oed yn fwy pan fo plant yn dyst.
“Trwy wrthsefyll trais, rydym yn amddiffyn menywod a phlant, ond hefyd yn sicrhau bod cenedlaethau’r dyfodol yn byw mewn byd ble mae parchu’n gilydd yn sicr.
“Os ydych chi neu unrhyw un yr ydych yn eu hadnabod wedi dioddef y drosedd hon, dewch i siarad â ni.
“Rydym yma i’ch helpu”.
Mae pecyn ar-lein ar gael i’w lawrlwytho o www.gwent.pcc.police.uk ac mae’n cynnwys syniadau ar gyfer yr her, a chynnwys posibl ar gyfer sianelau cyfryngau cymdeithasol.
Mae llinell gymorth 24/7 am ddim Byw Heb Ofn ar gael i unrhyw un sydd wedi eu heffeithio gan gamdriniaeth ac yn cefnogi dioddefwyr, goroeswyr a’r rheiny sy’n agos atyn nhw. Ffoniwch 0808 8010 800 neu, danfonwch neges destun at: 078600 77333.
Mewn argyfwng, ffoniwch 999 bob tro. I ddweud am ddigwyddiad, ffoniwch 101 neu, danfonwch neges at sianelau cyfryngau cymdeithasol @gwentpolice.
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