White Ribbon Day. International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls. The start of 16 Days of Activism. So many great initiatives aimed at encouraging others to challenge a deep rooted issue in society. Even small acts can help stop violence against women and girls. All of us within the security industry have a vital role in protecting members of the public. If you have concerns about someone’s safety, you should consider doing one or more of the following: • Report your concerns to your supervisor or the site/venue management. • Seek the help of street pastors or street marshals. • Take advantage of any local or national schemes aimed at keeping people safe, such as ‘Ask Angela’. • In the case of a young person or vulnerable adult, call a relative of the person to help. • Call for a licensed taxi to take the vulnerable person home • Use ‘safe havens’ or other local initiatives run by organisations such as St John’s Ambulance • Call the police Thank you for your dedication and professionalism in protecting the public. …...................................... We are supporting the Home Office’s #Enough campaign. Get information and resources at gov.uk/enough #NoExcuse #EnoughIsEnough
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Our Managing Director Farah B. F. ISRM on addressing the challenges of recruiting and retaining women into the security industry.
The security industry is facing a recruitment crisis, and while much of the focus has been on new technology and adapting to modern threats, there’s a more human issue being overlooked: getting women into the sector and keeping them here. However, Farah B. F. ISRM Benis, Managing Director of the FFA Security Group says that, despite the clear need for gender diversity and the unique skills women bring, we’re still dealing with outdated attitudes that make it harder for women to join, let alone thrive. "Security has long been a male-dominated industry, and the perception that it’s a “man’s job” remains pervasive. This isn’t just a surface-level problem; it runs deep in how people view the profession. The idea that security is all about physical strength and brute force still dominates, even though modern security demands far more than that. It requires skills in communication, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, and situational awareness – all areas where women excel. Yet, these qualities are often undervalued because of old stereotypes about what the job should look like. "In my research paper published last year, a staggering 99% of women working in the security sector reported experiencing some form of sexual harassment during their careers. Compare this to just 18% of male respondents. This stark disparity shows how deeply ingrained the problems are for women in this industry, and it’s no wonder they’re deterred from pursuing long-term careers in security." To read more on this story, and get the full report, read the story below. https://lnkd.in/eBkyyNr6
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Best of luck to all the finalists at the Women in Security Awards tonight! A special nod to our Managing Director Farah B. F. ISRM for being shortlisted for the Contribution to the Industry award. We are extremely proud and honoured to be part of such a talented community!
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