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Watch our CEO on BBC News discussing the case of ‘Cathy’ below: Our CEO Joanne Barnes discussed the case of a young woman who has waited five years for the perpetrator of her abuse to appear in court. “Cathy” has reported that she feels...
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In an increasingly digital world, young people across the world are interacting in new ways with a new level of independence. While online spaces can offer a positive experience, it is important to be aware of the dangers of online violence. Our education team has...
Events
2022 Belfast City Marathon This year’s event will be held on Sunday 1st May, and it is a special one as it is the 40th anniversary of the event in Belfast. Starting at Stormont Buildings, it covers all areas of City, with incredible local support to cheer you on....
Events
ABSEIL @ BELFAST CASTLE Take on our fantastic abseil at the beautiful Belfast Castle and help us #breakthesilence and support survivors of sexual trauma. You will make your way through the Castle’s historic lookout tower before commencing the brave 100ft...
Blogs
SPIKING Read and learn about spiking and how you can keep yourself safe and protect others. What is drink spiking? Drink spiking is when someone deliberately adds alcohol and/or a drug to another’s drink without their knowledge. Most ‘date rape’...
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Statement from Nexus – 11/03/2022. On Friday, March 11th, the Northern Ireland executive alongside identified institutions issued a Public Apology to victims of historical and institutional childhood abuse. As a charity dedicated to supporting victims of sexual...
Blogs
The problem of exploitation is increasingly entering our collective public consciousness through main stream media, internet, documentaries, research and so on. We are learning and understanding more about exploitation, but do we feel confident we could identify when...
Blogs
UNDERSTANDING RAPE MYTHS What is a rape myth? A rape myth is a prejudicial belief or attitude towards the concept of rape and victims and survivors of sexual violence. They can be defined as “descriptive or prescriptive beliefs about rape (i.e., about its causes,...
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Derry native Adam McIntyre has celebrated reaching 200,000 subscribers on the social media platform YouTube by making a significant donation of £5,000 to Northern Ireland’s sexual trauma charity Nexus. The YouTuber asked his social media followers to consider donating...
Blogs
A healthy relationship is one where you’re free to be yourself. You’re able to dress how you choose, eat whatever you like, speak to whomever you wish without seeking your other half’s permission. A healthy relationship should be a positive experience for you both, in...
