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Domestic abuse and violence against women and girls (VAWG)

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Barnet Council is implementing its 'Step in Barnet' strategy, launched in March 2026, to combat domestic abuse and violence against women and girls.

Barnet Council is implementing its 'Step in Barnet' strategy, launched in March 2026, to combat domestic abuse and violence against women and girls (VAWG). This strategy builds on existing initiatives and includes a campaign encouraging men to act as active bystanders against harassment.

The 'Step in Barnet' campaign, launched during the 16 Days of Activism, has seen significant online engagement with over 200,000 views. Barnet Council measures its success by the number of bystanders trained, charter signees, and its overall reach.

Key facts

  1. Barnet Council launched its 'Step in Barnet' strategy in March 2026. Source
  2. The 'Step in Barnet' campaign encourages men to act as active bystanders. Source
  3. The campaign achieved over 200,000 online views. Source
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  1. Barnet Council Launches 'Step in Barnet' Strategy to Combat Domestic Abuse and VAWG Barnet Council has launched a new strategy aimed at combating domestic abuse and violence against women and girls (VAWG), building on existing initiatives and partnerships. Barnet 17 March 2026