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MK ACT is a charity in Milton Keynes which works with over 100 families’ every day to help them move on from fear and abuse. We have been providing safe emergency accommodation in Milton Keynes for people and their children escaping domestic violence for over 45 years.
Domestic abuse occurs across society, regardless of age, gender, race, sexuality, wealth, and geography. MK Act offers help to anyone aged 16 years and up within Milton Keynes.
MK ACT have been helping people escape domestic violence for over 45 years. Whatever you’re going through we can help.
Whether it’s donating time, money, goods or services; we at MK ACT need your support to keep doing the great work we do.
We’re available by PHONE, EMAIL and WEBCHAT.
A single point of referral which ensure clients tell their story only once. Our specialist advisors offer information as well as emotional support. Access to health, housing and legal advice and further support from other parts of the service.
A programme of integrated individual sessions designed to change the behaviour of those who use domestic abuse, whilst providing support to the partners and ex partners of the participants on the programme.
If you would like to donate clothes and items for children under 7 years old to MK ACT please do so via our brilliant friends at @babybasicsmk
To donate your lovely items or find out more please visit www.babybasicsmk.org.uk, don`t forget to have a look at which items they are able to accept.
You can book a convenient appointment online to drop off your items to their location in Kiln Farm.
Thank you for all your help Baby Basics!
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We`d like to invite you to join the FREE MK-Act Milton Keynes Domestic Abuse Champions Lunch & Learn info-session.
Join us to learn about the responsibilities and opportunities of domestic abuse champion in the local area.
Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00PM
Venue: Online
Zoom Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldOqpqzIsG9SUfR99W5m8Grqvy8N6GcnQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the session. Please, check your spam/Junk folder.
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This is Daniel from @Passion_4_hairltd who very kindly gifted some brilliant self care items to residents at the MK Act refuge.
Daniel and his team have provided brand new hair care items, including hair dryers, brushes, straighteners and more to women at the refuge. Items like this allow people to feel like themselves again, building up their confidence and making time for themselves during such a challenging period of their lives.
We are very grateful for your thoughtful gift and for giving people back items they have likely left behind when fleeing domestic abuse.
We know these gifts will put smiles on faces. Thank you.
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🟢Domestic Abuse Drop In Milton Keynes🟢
A confidential domestic abuse support drop in at iCash at 624 South Fifth St, Milton Keynes MK9 2FX (near The Hub/behind Sainsbury`s).
If you would like information, support or advice come and see us in private between 2-3pm on Tuesday 7th May 2024 - no appointment needed, just ask for MK Act.
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🟢The ILAM programme is free to access for residents of Milton Keynes🟢
This course has been specifically created and designed for victims-survivors of domestic abuse in the Diverse Ethnic Minority Communities.
Exploring the beliefs of the perpetrator, the different types of domestic abuse, and how to recognise the early warning signs. The course also aims to increase self-esteem and confidence.
Incorporating the exploration of diverse topics including religion versus cultural beliefs, forced marriages v arranged marriages as well as so called “HONOR” v Honor-based-violence as part of domestic abuse.
We look at how children are affected by being exposed to this kind of abuse and very importantly how their lives are improved when the abuse is removed.
Details:
🟢8 weeks
🟢Face to face for 90 minutes
🟢Once a week
🟢Central Milton Keynes
🟢Daytime sessions
🟢Next course starts 30th April 2024
Although joining a group programme can initially feel quite daunting or embarrassing, the survivors who have completed them find the process incredibly healing, and meeting other people who have had similar experiences has been a great encouragement.
Some amazing, supportive friendships have come out of the programmes.
The programme is free of charge but registration is required.
Groups are always female only or males only.
For further information and to find out about the referral process kindly email the ILAM TEAM: FST@MK-ACT.org
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People often ask; "Why don`t they just leave?" But instead of blaming survivors, we should focus on supporting them to make leaving possible.
Understanding the many obstacles people face when trying to leave an abusive relationship—like psychological, emotional, financial, or physical threats—helps us empower them to know they have options and to make decisions.
Fear for their safety plays a huge role in why people don`t leave an abusive relationship, as abuse or violence can escalate after separation.
In 2018, 41% of women killed by a male partner or former partner in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland had either separated or tried to. Many were killed shortly after leaving (Femicide Census, 2020).
If you are experiencing domestic abuse and you need help, contact us in the way that is safe for you:
📱0344 375 4307 - MK Act Helpline
💻online chat www.mkact.com
📩 info@mk-act.org
☎️ 0808 2000 247 - 24hr Helpline
You can also contact the police on 101 or 999.
Please don`t suffer in silence.
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🟢This week!🟢
94% of domestic abuse victims say it has negative impact on their work performance
(Vodafone, 2021)
75% of domestic abuse victims are targeted at work
(CAADV, 2012)
£1.9 billion is lost per year due to work absences related to domestic abuse
(Walby, 2009)
1 in 5 residents in Milton Keynes have reported experiencing domestic abuse
(Safer MK Survey 2019)
We’ve been helping people experiencing domestic abuse in Milton Keynes for over 45 years, and you can too.
We have an online training session coming up in April, just £30 per person which could make a difference to someone in your organisation.
The session is delivered online via Zoom. The Zoom joining link will be sent to all registered attendees prior to scheduled training date.
Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/domestic-abuse-awareness-in-the-workplace-registration-129649127029 (link also in bio)
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Domestic abuse is a single incident or pattern of incidents.
In many cases the abuse is carried out by a partner or ex-partner, but can often be by a family member or carer.
Domestic abuse can include:
🟢Coercive control: intimidation, degradation, isolation and control
🟢Threats of physical or sexual violence
🟢Psychological or emotional abuse
🟢Physical or sexual abuse
🟢Financial or economic abuse
🟢Harassment and stalking
🟢Online or digital abuse
Domestic abuse can take many forms and everyone`s circumstances are different, if you feel like something isn`t right at home, you can talk to us. You are not alone.
If you would like to speak to one of our specially trained advisors, please call the helpline, email us or visit our website for the online chat.
📱0344 375 4307
💻online chat www.mkact.com
📩 info@mk-act.org
If at anytime you don`t feel safe, you can call the police.
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🟢We are finalists🟢
💚Thank you so so much for nominating us for the Outstanding Local Charity category at @mk_inspiration_awards 2024!💚
To make it all the way we need your vote one last time...
🌟 https://mkinspirationawards.co.uk/charities/
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You`ll find us right at the top of the page.
Thank you and we`ll see you at the award ceremony!
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This is Sammie!
Sammie organised a collection at her workplace of toiletries and essentials for the families at the MK Act refuge in Milton Keynes.
The toiletries including nappies and baby wipes are exactly what we need at the refuge. These will be immediately available to families who join us, they will have the opportunity to take the items they need when they arrive at the safe accommodation.
Thank you to Sammie and her amazing colleagues at @networkrail for their kindness and generosity.
If you would like to arrange a collection of toiletries at your workplace, community group or school for families fleeing domestic abuse please get in touch.
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The rise of online platforms has unfortunately given abusers new ways to commit domestic abuse, which can be especially harmful because it`s hidden and widespread.
Methods like monitoring social media or emails, cyberstalking, sharing intimate photos or videos without consent, and using GPS locators or spyware are commonly used by abusers today.
The statistics show how common online domestic abuse has become, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Research from Women`s Aid reveals a big increase in tech abuse during the pandemic, with more than half of people surveyed experiencing online abuse in the first year alone. Many women in refuge services have also reported being harassed or watched online by their abusers.
If you have been or think you are experiencing this type of abuse, please reach out in a way that is safe for you to do so.
📱0344 375 4307 - MK Act Helpline
💻online chat www.mkact.com
📩 info@mk-act.org
☎️ 0808 2000 247 - 24hr Helpline
You can also contact the police on 101 or 999.
Please don`t suffer in silence.
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🐤🐥 Have you got lots of Easter Eggs in your house?
Here`s an idea to use up some of your lovely chocolate in the holidays and have fun at the same time.
We`ll be holding a baking session at the refuge with the children thanks to a kind donation from year 10 students at St Paul`s Catholic School in Milton Keynes.
We asked folks from the MK Act community for their favourite Easter chocolate recipes, here`s @peterbakare `s top Easter recipe from @beckyexcell
The recipe:
FOR THE BASE:
320 g gluten-free digestive biscuits
150 g butter
FOR THE FILLING:
560 g full-fat cream cheese or mascarpone cheese
100 g icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
300 ml double cream
300 g mini eggs crushed
FOR THE TOPPING:
100 g mini eggs for decoration
INSTRUCTIONS
For the Amazing recipe go to @beckyexcell `s Instagram feed
📷 Becky Excell
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Why do we fundraise and organise day trips for families staying in the Milton Keynes refuge....?
That`s why.
Thank you to all of our supporters for the funds you raise, every £ makes a difference to survivors of domestic abuse.
If you or your workplace, community group or school, would like to fundraise, email lolly@mk-act.org
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Today we`d like to say thank you to Jade and the wonderful team at @spectrum_community_arts who visited the refuge during the school holidays to deliver an unforgettable workshop.
"It was so incredibly beneficial to have a session specifically catered to children/young people with additional needs. We are so grateful to Spectrum for coming into the refuge for it today, Jade was spectacular! The staff also very much enjoyed themselves alongside the children!"
- MK Act Senior Children and Young People’s Support Worker.
At MK Act we are always looking for new opportunities to best support the families at the Milton Keynes refuge. We know every family is different, has different experiences and different support needs.
When we think of a parent escaping domestic abuse, we must of course consider the impact on the children in the family. The refuge has a dedicated children`s playroom, children and young people`s team, children`s counselling services and we fundraise to offer trips and experiences for families.
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🟢Eid Mubarak!🟢
Celebrations began today at the Milton Keynes refuge!
Thank you to the kindness of @alfikrunitedkingdom for the wonderful gift packages!
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🐤🐥 Have you got lots of Easter Eggs in your house?
Here`s an idea to use up some of your lovely chocolate in the holidays and have fun at the same time.
We`ll be holding a baking session at the refuge with the children thanks to a kind donation from year 10 students at St Paul`s Catholic School in Milton Keynes.
We asked folks from the MK Act community for their favourite Easter chocolate recipes, here some very special recipes from Andrea`s collection from when she was 9 years old!
DM us for the full recipes!
Have fun and please let us know if you organise a bake-sale fundraiser. 🐰
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Our Fresh Start service aims to increase the safety of both partners and children and prevent further incidents of abuse.
🟢Based in Milton Keynes, Fresh Start offers a structured group work programme, a tailored one-to-one service and parenting interventions.
🟢All the interventions aim to change behaviour, promote responsibility and accountability, provide alternative behavioural strategies, improve communication skills, increase parenting capacity and promote respectful relationships and attitudes.
🟢Alongside the Fresh Start programme is an essential comprehensive, risk informed partner support and advice service offering one-to-one support to partners or ex partners of those who have been referred on to Fresh Start. This enables them to have one-to-one emotional and practical support, promoting safety and independence.
🟢Fresh Start is accessible by both men and women including those in same sex relationships.
🟢Fresh Start can take referrals from agencies and individuals can also self-refer to the programme.
🟢Fresh Start is free to those that live in Milton Keynes, and we are able to offer this service to those who are outside of Milton Keynes for a charge.
If you have any questions, please email freshstart@mk-act.org.
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🐑How are you keeping busy during the school holidays?🐖
Thanks to the kindness of @kidsout_bedsbucksherts for funding our trip to @meadopenfarm and for organising an awesome Easter Egg hunt!
Thank you so much Kids Out for your ongoing support and helping children at the refuge to make some lovely memories.
If you`d like to support a trip or activity for children at the Milton Keynes refuge please DM us.
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