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20%
of all recorded crime in England & Wales is violence against women and girls
58%
of girls have experienced online harassment
1 in 10
women globally has experienced cyber violence since age 15
36%
of UK women said online abuse made them fear for their physical safety
Explore the Toolkit
Understanding CyVAWG
Learn what cyber violence is, why it happens, and who is most affected. Essential knowledge for everyone.
Recognising the Signs
Identify different forms of cyber violence and understand how harm escalates over time.
Impact & Consequences
Understand the real psychological, social, and economic impacts of cyber violence beyond the screen.
Case Studies
Read real survivor stories that illuminate the reality and complexity of cyber violence.
Getting Support
If you're experiencing cyber violence or supporting someone who is, find help and resources here.
Digital Safety
Practical steps to protect yourself online, secure your devices, and preserve evidence.
For Supporters & Allies
Guidance for allies, professionals, educators, and anyone supporting victims of cyber violence.
Systems & Accountability
Understand how systems work, where they fail, and what needs to change to protect women and girls.
Cyber violence has serious consequences beyond the screen
Psychological Impact
Anxiety, fear, depression, trauma, and loss of confidence. The constant stress affects mental health and sense of safety.
Safety Risks
Fear of being followed, harmed, or attacked offline. Digital violence often connects to physical danger.
Professional & Educational
Reduced participation, leaving jobs or studies, damaged reputation, and limited career opportunities.
Economic Consequences
Loss of income, career stagnation, legal costs, and expenses related to recovery and protection.
Silencing Effect
Women withdraw from debate, leadership, and public visibility to stay safe, limiting their voices and participation.
Cumulative Harm
Even "low-level" abuse becomes severe when it's sustained, multi-platform, and unresolved over time.
Bringing communities together to raise awareness and build capacity
200+
Participants reached
Engaging communities to understand and address cyVAWG
2
Major Workshops
In-depth sessions combining learning, dialogue, and action
90+
Students Engaged
Empowering young people with digital safety awareness
100%
Learning Impact
Clear gains in knowledge, skills, and understanding
My key takeaway today is that there are brilliant, intelligent, passionate individuals making cyber violence against women and girls a workplace priority. My ask: let's all be upstanders, not bystanders.
Detective Superintendent Michelle Davies, West Midlands Police
Absolutely amazing! I learned so much, especially about cybersecurity and password safety. The cyber escape room game was brilliant. It made everything real. I’d recommend this workshop to
everyone.
Dr Jacqueline Blyth, Consultant Psychologist
Today helped me understand the real challenges women face with cyber violence. I’m walking away empowered to raise more awareness in my community, and to be an upstander, not a bystander
Samantha Billingham, Coercive Control Consultant
Cyber violence takes many forms
