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Businesses Against Abuse

Five million women in England and Wales have been raped or sexually assaulted since the age of 16, and 98% of women are sexually abused in their life time, but together we can make a difference. 

Businesses Against Abuse (BAA) is a free training scheme to get businesses working together to prevent sexual harassment and abuse against women and girls by tackling predatory behaviour.

The scheme is open to all businesses who feel their staff would benefit, following the training you will be officially accredited by the police as part of ‘Businesses Against Abuse’.

This is a chance for your business to take a stand to prevent violence against women and girls.

Safer Streets, Safer Communities: end violence, empower lives.

This area of the website aims to provide clear steps on how you can support this cause, whether you are a survivor seeking help or a business wanting to contribute to the cause.

Information for businesses

Support for survivors 

Latest news: 

  • BAA Bus Operator shortlisted for award

BAA partner agency, Stagecoach East, have been shortlisted in the category for Collaboration, at the Cambridge Independent Business Awards 2025.

East’s buses are officially places of refuge for people fearing that they will be subject to abuse or assault, with signage on each bus to show the fact.

Darren Roe, Managing Director of Stagecoach East, said: “BAA is very important to us – all our new drivers are trained in the scheme, and all our existing drivers are receiving annual training. We now have many examples of where that training has been put into practice, and we are proud to be able to say that our buses are safe spaces for everyone.”

  • Our Businesses Against Abuse work has won a national award!

We have been named winners of the CIHT & Atkinsrealis Collaboration Award! 

The award was for recognising the importance of effective relationships with other organisations and/or sectors to deliver real solutions and recognises those that have shown dedication to working in collaboration.

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