Billie Piper stars in heartbreaking new film for Refuge saying ‘domestic abuse can happen to anyone’ --[Reported by Umva mag]

BILLIE Piper is starring in a heartbreaking new film for Refuge, and says ‘domestic abuse can happen to anyone.’ The talented 42-year-old actress’ new project sees her in a short film that explores the different forms domestic abuse can take. YouTubeBillie Piper is starring in a heartbreaking new film for Refuge, and says ‘domestic abuse can happen to anyone’[/caption] YouTubeThe ‘Make the world a Refuge’ short film projects sees testimonies read about coercive control, technology-facilitated abuse and financial abuse – alongside physical violence[/caption] YouTubeBillie has been an ambassador for Refuge since 2022[/caption] The star details the ways in which it can show up in relationships as she reads real-life testimonies from domestic abuse survivors, all of which protect their anonymity. The ‘Make the world a Refuge’ short film projects sees testimonies read about coercive control, technology-facilitated abuse and financial abuse – alongside physical violence. In the powerful film, Billie sits in the centre of a hall on a chair in a grey jumper and jeans and a message at the end reads: “Violence against women shows up in so many ways. But so does Refuge.” Last year, Refuge’s National Domestic Abuse Helpline supported people 49,787 times via phone, live chat, email and their British Sign Language interpretation service. Speaking about the new film, Billie said: “Domestic abuse can happen to anybody. It does not discriminate, and it can leave survivors questioning themselves and their reality. “Reading the words of survivors who have experienced such sinister forms of abuse was truly harrowing, but it is vital that more people are made aware of the many signs of abuse so that abusers can be held responsible. “While it is horrific to know just how common domestic abuse is, speaking up is crucial in helping survivors realise that it is never their fault, and that Refuge is here to offer support.”  Billie has been an ambassador for Refuge since 2022, and her role in the short film comes after she played a lead part in Netflix hit Scoop. She portrayed the tenacious Newsnight booker who secured Prince Andrew’s car crash interview about his friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. And after the film, Billie spoke about recognising the abuse of women, as she told the Radio Times: “Whenever there’s a story about abuse of women, I pay attention. “I’m an ambassador for Refuge [the domestic abuse charity] so this is something that I feel passionately about: the protection of women and children specifically. “The interview, whatever you feel about it, was such an important part of exposing this story. And [Sam and Amanda] were integral to that. “So telling their story felt important to me. And seeing the things that we didn’t know about the interview, like the fact that it was signed off by the Palace, was fascinating to me.” HOW YOU CAN GET HELP: Women's Aid has this advice for victims and their families Always keep your phone nearby. Get in touch with charities for help, including the Women’s Aid live chat helpline and services such as SupportLine. If you are in danger, call 999. Familiarise yourself with the Silent Solution, reporting abuse without speaking down the phone, instead dialing “55”. Always keep some money on you, including change for a pay phone or bus fare. If you suspect your partner is about to attack you, try to go to a lower-risk area of the house – for example, where there is a way out and access to a telephone. Avoid the kitchen and garage, where there are likely to be knives or other weapons. Avoid rooms where you might become trapped, such as the bathroom, or where you might be shut into a cupboard or other small space. If you are a victim of domestic abuse, SupportLine is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm to 8pm on 01708 765200. The charity’s email support service is open weekdays and weekends during the crisis – [email protected]. Women’s Aid provides a live chat service – available weekdays from 8am-6pm and weekends 10am-6pm. You can also call the freephone 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247. The Make the world a Refuge short awareness film was released on 9th October YouTubeThe star details the ways in which abuse can show up in relationships[/caption] YouTubeThe Make the world a Refuge short awareness film was released on 9th October[/caption]

Oct 10, 2024 - 08:35

Billie Piper stars in heartbreaking new film for Refuge saying ‘domestic abuse can happen to anyone’ --[Reported by Umva mag]

BILLIE Piper is starring in a heartbreaking new film for Refuge, and says ‘domestic abuse can happen to anyone.’

The talented 42-year-old actress’ new project sees her in a short film that explores the different forms domestic abuse can take.

a woman with red hair has a stitch in her head

Billie Piper is starring in a heartbreaking new film for Refuge, and says ‘domestic abuse can happen to anyone’[/caption]

a woman with red hair is wearing a grey sweater

The ‘Make the world a Refuge’ short film projects sees testimonies read about coercive control, technology-facilitated abuse and financial abuse – alongside physical violence[/caption]

a woman in a red shirt and grey sweater is standing in a dark room

Billie has been an ambassador for Refuge since 2022[/caption]

The star details the ways in which it can show up in relationships as she reads real-life testimonies from domestic abuse survivors, all of which protect their anonymity.

The ‘Make the world a Refuge’ short film projects sees testimonies read about coercive control, technology-facilitated abuse and financial abuse – alongside physical violence.

In the powerful film, Billie sits in the centre of a hall on a chair in a grey jumper and jeans and a message at the end reads: “Violence against women shows up in so many ways. But so does Refuge.”

Last year, Refuge’s National Domestic Abuse Helpline supported people 49,787 times via phone, live chat, email and their British Sign Language interpretation service.

Speaking about the new film, Billie said: “Domestic abuse can happen to anybody. It does not discriminate, and it can leave survivors questioning themselves and their reality.

“Reading the words of survivors who have experienced such sinister forms of abuse was truly harrowing, but it is vital that more people are made aware of the many signs of abuse so that abusers can be held responsible.

“While it is horrific to know just how common domestic abuse is, speaking up is crucial in helping survivors realise that it is never their fault, and that Refuge is here to offer support.” 

Billie has been an ambassador for Refuge since 2022, and her role in the short film comes after she played a lead part in Netflix hit Scoop.

She portrayed the tenacious Newsnight booker who secured Prince Andrew’s car crash interview about his friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

And after the film, Billie spoke about recognising the abuse of women, as she told the Radio Times: “Whenever there’s a story about abuse of women, I pay attention.

“I’m an ambassador for Refuge [the domestic abuse charity] so this is something that I feel passionately about: the protection of women and children specifically.

“The interview, whatever you feel about it, was such an important part of exposing this story. And [Sam and Amanda] were integral to that.

“So telling their story felt important to me. And seeing the things that we didn’t know about the interview, like the fact that it was signed off by the Palace, was fascinating to me.”

HOW YOU CAN GET HELP:

Women's Aid has this advice for victims and their families

Always keep your phone nearby.
Get in touch with charities for help, including the Women’s Aid live chat helpline and services such as SupportLine.
If you are in danger, call 999.
Familiarise yourself with the Silent Solution, reporting abuse without speaking down the phone, instead dialing “55”.
Always keep some money on you, including change for a pay phone or bus fare.
If you suspect your partner is about to attack you, try to go to a lower-risk area of the house – for example, where there is a way out and access to a telephone.
Avoid the kitchen and garage, where there are likely to be knives or other weapons. Avoid rooms where you might become trapped, such as the bathroom, or where you might be shut into a cupboard or other small space.

If you are a victim of domestic abuse, SupportLine is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm to 8pm on 01708 765200. The charity’s email support service is open weekdays and weekends during the crisis – [email protected].

Women’s Aid provides a live chat service – available weekdays from 8am-6pm and weekends 10am-6pm.

You can also call the freephone 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.

The Make the world a Refuge short awareness film was released on 9th October

a woman sits on a chair in front of a mirror

The star details the ways in which abuse can show up in relationships[/caption]

The Make the world a Refuge short awareness film was released on 9th October[/caption]

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