Havering Violence Against Womens and Girls (VAWG) Strategy consultation
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Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a term that describes any form of violence that disproportionately affects women and girls and is usually perpetrated by men. It includes a wide range of acts, such as:
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Sexual abuse, including rape, sexual assault, up-skirting, voyeurism and revenge porn
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Domestic abuse, including controlling or coercive behaviour
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Stalking and harassment
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Female genital mutilation and forced marriage
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So called "Honour-based" abuse, including dowry-related violence and "honour" crimes
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Exploitation and trafficking
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Online abuse, including cyberstalking and virtual indecent exposure
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Sexual harassment and intimidation at work, in education settings and in public places
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Street harassment including unwanted whistling, catcalling, sexualised language, touching and gestures