EMPURPLE MONTH | Domestic Abuse Awareness – Lunch & Learn

A Lunch & Learn for Empurple Month and Women’s History Month

This Domestic Abuse Awareness Lunch & Learn is part of our Empurple Month activities, inviting us to reflect on how far we have come, and how far we still need to go to protect women, children, and survivors of abuse.

Delivered by The Haven Wolverhampton, this session explores what domestic abuse really looks like today, how the law has evolved in response to survivor voices, and why awareness, language, and action still matter. From coercive control and digital abuse to the barriers survivors face when seeking help, this is a practical, myth-busting session designed to build understanding and confidence.

Empurple Month asks us to Give to Gain; to give time, attention, learning, and advocacy, so others can gain safety, dignity, and choice.

What you’ll learn:

• What domestic abuse is, and what it is not
• How domestic abuse has been recognised and legislated against over time
• The realities of coercive control and digital abuse today
• Who domestic abuse affects (and why myths are dangerous)
• How to recognise signs of abuse and respond safely
• Why language matters, and how small shifts can remove barriers

Who it’s for:

Anyone who wants to better understand domestic abuse, support colleagues or communities with confidence, and be part of a culture that believes, listens, and acts.