RAPE CRISIS CRISIS

Dave recently blogged at Not Powerless about the "rape crisis crisis". Despite promising in his election manifesto to provide funding for four new rape crisis centres in the capital, as well as to sustain the only one already operating, Boris Johnson has done nothing to help them. The Croydon rape crisis centre may soon have to close because of this lack of funding. It goes without saying that the work they do is highly important and this is a big problem.

Dave has written a follow-up post about the issue and suggests ways to help, including writing to Boris Johnson to remind him to keep his promise in the consultation to decide funding, closing the 20th of July. I highly recommend reading both posts and taking action!

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I haven't mentioned Not Powerless here yet. It's Dave's and my new(ish) project: A blog about things you can practically do to make the world better. We (mostly Dave so far to be honest) are writing about current events, politics, the environment and social issues, with a slant towards practical actions our readers can take for positive change.

Cementing his new persona as opinionated hippy blogger, my brother Ed will shortly be joining us there as a writer. Comments are always highly welcome!