Introducing the Time to Talk Toolkit

At Shetland Women’s Aid, we work to support women, children, and young people affected by domestic abuse and gender-based violence (GBV) across our community. This year, as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we are reaching out to local workplaces with a simple, but powerful request: start the conversation. By addressing GBV together as a community, we can create a Shetland where everyone feels safe and respected.

To help local organisations take the first step, we’ve created the “Time to Talk” Toolkit. This resource is designed to make it easy for workplaces to have meaningful conversations about Gender-Based Violence and take small, practical actions towards change. We’re not asking for grand gestures—just 10 minutes at a team meeting, toolbox talk, or coffee break to open up this important dialogue.

Small actions can make a big impact. Whether this starts with discussing gender stereotypes, sharing local resources, or simply reflecting as a team, ordinary workplaces around Shetland can break the silence around this issue.

To join the conversation in your workplace, download our Toolkit which includes:

– Conversation prompts to guide discussions,

– Simple actions workplaces can take to make a difference, and

– Local statistics and resources for further support.

It’s time to talk!