Your Valentine's Day reminder that it’s better to be single than in an abusive relationship, no matter how lonely it can feel. If you need support then please call us on 0151 548 3333 or email [email protected]

In this digital age, abuse can extend beyond physical spaces. As reliance on tech grows, so does the potential for misuse & manipulation. Our Survivors’ Handbook contains support for women experiencing abuse: ow.ly/syan50QAyR2

New #VAWGSnapshot from EVAW Coalition shows public trust in the police and other public services is unacceptably low. We need concerted action and investment from national government to deliver on their priority of tackling #VAWG, including domestic abuse. endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk/new-snapshot-r…

Group Programmes - You and Me, Mum. We offer this programme throughout the year with survivors saying "I can look back and see how far I have actually come. I feel more confident going forward with my two children and see good in our future"

"At least half of the names I'm about to read out out could have been saved." This is heartbreaking & utterly unacceptable. Thank you Jess Phillips for continuously speaking out to help women and children. We must see systemic change to achieve a society where all women are safe.

“Warm words and no political priority will never make this list shorter”.

Huge thanks to Knowsley Chamber for a fantastic event yesterday focused on #femaleempowerment and equality in the workplace. It was the perfect warm-up to #IWD2024 + included inspiring words from The First Step and Clarke Energy

Such a brilliant event for #IWD2024

It's #internationalwomensday so today we're celebrating all of the amazing women that we support, that support us, that lead us and work for us. Thank you for being you - you make The First Step what it is. #IWD #InspireInclusion

Happy International Women's Day! On Wednesday, we hosted our #IWD2024 event at the amazing Amazon LPL2. During the event, we hosted a wonderful raffle with the proceeds going to the First Step which is a Knowsley based charity that supports victims of domestic abuse.

Thank you everyone who attended our #IWD2024 event great speakers from Clarke Energy The First Step Amazon.co.uk inspiring women inspiring others Knowsley Chamber

'The Sisterhood' was written by survivors that attended our #IWD2024 coffee morning. The survivors worked together, each creating a line until the feelings evoked by the sisterhood was summed up.

WE ARE HIRING! The First Step is looking for a NEW Business Development & Fundraising Lead AND an IDSVA to join our team! Applications are available on our website, link in bio! thefirststep.org.uk/vacancies/

Successful projects in KNOWSLEY taking over £7️⃣7️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ of our 🆈 🅴 🆂 Fund to provide better opportunities for young people 👇 Knowsley Council ✳ Evolving Mindset CIC ✳ L14 Community House ✳ Stockbridge Village Galaxy FC ✳The First Step We can’t wait to see all the fantastic work

The First Step & the specialist VAWG sector in Merseyside have commissioned the Femicide Census to review Merseyside’s increasing numbers of women and girls killed as a result of male violence. We cannot expect anything to change without addressing the issue.

The police recorded 889,918 domestic abuse-related crimes in the year ending March 2023, thats 1 in 5 crimes. Domestic abuse is rife in our communities, the economic and social costs were £78 billion in 2023. It's time to make a change. #stopdomesticabuse #thefirststep

October is domestic violence awareness month, 1 in 5 adults experience domestic abuse during their lifetime. This equates to 1 in 4 women & 1 in 6-7 men. While 1 in 5 children will be subject to dv in their own home. Need support or think you can help? Visit our website 💜

Knowsley’s very own Anneliese Midgely MP setting her stall on what she wants to see improved and what she values in Knowsley. It is an honour to be on her roll call of local leaders making a difference!

A date for your diary 📅 Join us on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls. We will be holding a candle-lit vigil in memory of those who have lost their lives as a result of male violence. 📍 Derby Square, Crown Courts, L2 9QR 📅 Monday

SAVE 👏🏼 THE 👏🏼 DATE 👏🏼 📆 Monday 25th November 2024 ⏰ 17:30 - 18:30 📍Derby Square, Crown Courts, L2 9QR #NoExcuse #EndAbuse #EVAWG2024