White Ribbon Day 2024

Home » News & Knowledge » White Ribbon Day 2024

November 25 marks White Ribbon Day – aimed at preventing violence against women and girls by addressing the root causes.

At Oakwood Solicitors Ltd, we are proud to join the campaign dedicated to ending male violence against women and promoting gender equality.

What is White Ribbon Day?

White Ribbon Day is part of the White Ribbon Campaign, which began in Canada in 1991 and has since spread to over 60 countries worldwide. The campaign’s mission is to educate and engage men and boys in the fight against violence against women.

Violence against women remains a pervasive problem across the globe. According to the World Health Organisation, 1 in 3 women experiences physical or sexual violence in their lifetime, most often at the hands of a partner. White Ribbon Day seeks to challenge the norms and attitudes that allow this violence to continue.

As a legal practice, Oakwood Solicitors Ltd is committed to supporting the rights and well-being of individuals affected by violence and abuse. We provide compassionate legal assistance in cases such as domestic abuse, family law matters, and workplace harassment. We understand that legal recourse can be an essential step toward safety and justice for victims.

Compensation for abuse

On White Ribbon Day, we want to highlight our dedication to promoting equality and supporting initiatives that combat gender-based violence. If you have been a victim of gender-based violence, you may be entitled to claim compensation.

Whether the abuse has happened recently, or decades ago, you may still be entitled to claim compensation for your suffering. At Oakwood Solicitors Ltd, we can offer you a free consultation with one of our legal experts specialising in abuse compensation claims.

How to make a claim?

This area of the law is highly specialised, and it is important to have a solicitor who has experience pursuing claims for compensation for historic sexual and physical abuse and assault.

Whilst these claims are personal injury claims, there are many aspects that differ from general personal injury claims. At Oakwood Solicitors Ltd, our team of legal experts are trained in dealing with these types of cases and will be able to offer seasoned advice for a successful outcome.

You can contact us for a free no-obligation chat. We will advise you whether you are eligible to make a claim and the likely level of damages.

If you decide to pursue the claim, we will do all the work for you, keeping you informed at every stage.

How long will my case take to run?

Generally, a civil claim for abuse or assaults can be concluded within 6-12 months. We will provide you with regular updates as your claim progresses.

Once we have been able to assess your case, we will give you an idea at the outset of the likely timescale.

It will very much depend on what evidence we need to gather, who we are bringing the claim against and also whether the claim can be settled without court proceedings.

Should I make a claim?

Before deciding whether to pursue a claim, it’s crucial to seek initial legal advice to evaluate the merits of your case. At Oakwood Solicitors Ltd, we offer a free assessment and are happy to discuss your situation at no cost.

If a solicitor determines that your claim has merit, it’s also important to consider the potential impact on your health. Litigation can be a stressful process that may negatively affect your well-being.

While we cannot provide medical advice, we must inform you that pursuing a claim may bring up traumatic memories of the abuse, which could impact your mental health.

Please keep in mind that the primary outcome of a successful claim is financial compensation. While you may hope for answers through litigation, most cases settle out of court, which could leave some of your questions unresolved.

Your doctors may advise that revisiting the trauma could hinder your recovery.

The decision to proceed should be made in consultation with your medical advisors and is entirely up to you.

If you choose to move forward with a claim, our team will do everything possible to support you and minimise the stress throughout the process.

Would I have to go to court?

If the case does not settle, then ultimately the matter would proceed to Court where a Judge would make a determination. Most cases, however, do settle out of Court, so although this is an unlikely eventuality, we cannot rule it out as an impossibility.

If you do have any concerns about this during the process of your claim, then we would be happy to discuss this with you and address any concerns you may have.

Why should I use Oakwood Solicitors?

Oakwood Solicitors Ltd is committed to handling your abuse claim on a ‘no-win, no-fee’ basis. If your claim is unsuccessful, you won’t owe us anything.

If your claim is successful, we will take a percentage of the compensation, meaning we only receive payment when we have achieved a positive outcome for you.

You will have a dedicated advisor who will manage your claim from start to finish, assisting with any questions or concerns along the way. If you prefer, we can assign a female advisor to handle your case.

Your case handler will also provide regular updates throughout the process, ensuring that your experience is as stress-free and smooth as possible.