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One voice can start a change. Together, we can change everything.
Join survivors, families, friends, supporters and allies on Monday 17 August as we stand together to raise our voices for stronger protections, safer futures and justice for all those affected by abuse.
This event is about solidarity, visibility and demonstrating that no one should face abuse alone. Abuse can isolate. Together, we send a powerful message that survivors are seen, heard and supported.
We speak out. We walk together. We stand together.
Let's make history together. We see you. We hear you. We stand with you.
Event schedule
10:45am – Southampton Crown Court - SO15 2QX
Gather outside the Courts of Justice for speeches and messages of support as we come together to demand change and raise awareness.
12:00pm (approx.) – Walk to East Park
Following the speeches, we will walk together in solidarity to East Park.
Survivors' picnic – East Park
Bring your own picnic and join us for an afternoon of community, connection and support. This is a family-friendly event where everyone is welcome.
Who can attend?
This event is open to:
Survivors of abuse
Family members and friends
Supporters and allies
Community groups and organisations
Anyone who believes in a safer future for survivors
Why attend?
By standing together, we show that survivors are not alone. Every voice matters, every story deserves to be heard, and every person has the power to help create change.
I'm proud to be partnering with Impact Family Services, bringing together lived experience, frontline expertise and a shared commitment to supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
Together, we want to raise awareness, amplify survivor voices, promote education and prevention, and help drive meaningful change for individuals, children and families affected by abuse.
If you would like to become a community partner, you can download our information pack here.
About coercive control
What is coercive control?
This video sheds light on coercive control and why Paris’s Law is urgently needed to better protect children and families in the family court system.
Each year, over 270,000 cases pass through the courts, with more than 47,000 still unresolved, leaving many families trapped in lengthy and complex proceedings.
Despite a 26-week target, cases often run far longer, with over 4,000 children involved in proceedings lasting more than 100 weeks.
The campaign calls for stronger recognition of coercive control and faster, more effective decisions that prioritise children’s safety
You can find the latest media coverage here.