Rada Miejska Dover ma uzyskać status Białej Wstążki po raporcie radnego Chrisa Preciousa i głosowaniu Pełnej Rady Miejskiej. White Ribbon UK współpracuje z mężczyznami i chłopcami, aby rzucić wyzwanie męskim kulturom, które prowadzą do molestowania, nadużycia i przemoc. Volunteer ambassadors work to call out behaviour among other men and boys and promote a culture of equality and respect.
Domestic violence is on the increase in the UK with 6 out of every 7 victims being women and 9 out of every 10 offenders being men. The Town Council joins nearly 100 other public sector organisations supporting White Ribbon and backed up its committment with a budget of up to £1,000 to complete the Accreditation Plan including:
- Identifying White Ribbon Ambassadors to train and develop the campaign and act as mentors locally
- Encouraging all at the Town Council to sign the pledge “Never Commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women and girls”
- Using a clear system to report, assess and deal with incidents of abuse towards women and children and to encourage everyone to report such incidents
- Displaying appropriate information promoting and raising awareness about respectful relationships and abuse
- Training and awareness raising events involving the local Community and the Council at all levels
- Marking the 25th November – United nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and girls which is also White Ribbon Day