End the Silence
End the Silence
Building Safe Spaces Across All Communities
CYCD is excited to announce our new initiative, funded by Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner, in collaboration with ACCM UK Bedford, (ACCM (UK)).
This powerful new initiative is aimed at tacking hidden harms and promoting safety, dignity and empowerment across our diverse communities.
This project builds on the success of CYCD’s Women’s Empowerment Project, our goal is to create safe environments where individuals can seek help and find support for culturally sensitive topics and issues.
Our Focus Areas:
- Honour-Based Abuse (HBA) & Domestic Abuse
- Violence & Forced Marriages
- Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Support We Offer:
- One-to-one Support & Advocacy
- Empowerment, Educational Courses & Workshops including:
“Own My Life” – course tailored for women aged 16+
“The DAY Programme” – helping survivors of domestic abuse and exploitation, bringing young people out of the dark into the light of “DAY” For young people aged 11+
- Community Outreach & Awareness Campaigns
- Safe Spaces & Drop-in Services
- Peer Support & Volunteer Training
Referral Process:
Survivors may self-refer, or be referred by professionals.
If you are a professional and think that someone you are helping could benefit from any of the programs that CYCD provides, we would be happy to talk with you.
Could you also get in touch if you are self-referring.
Please contact Yasmin by phone, text, or email to request a referral form.
Training & Workshops for Schools as well as Corporate Training for Organisations & Employers
We offer tailored training and workshops for schools, businesses, and community organisations. If your team needs support, please get in touch.
Together, we can end the silence and support those affected. Thank you for your commitment to building safer, more inclusive communities.
Project coordinators testimony:
“End the Silence is dedicated to creating welcoming and supportive environments where every individual feels heard, respected, and protected. Our initiative focuses on fostering understanding and trust within communities, ensuring that everyone has a safe space to share their story and access the support they need. We believe in building bridges of compassion and connection, empowering individuals to move beyond silence towards hope and healing”.
Get In Touch For More Information
For more information please contact Yasmin Akhtar Yasin who is our Project Coordinator.