What gets said once the formal room is left behind and everyday judgement takes over?
Door 17 listens to the table talk: the colleague, the auntie, the neighbour, the friend, and all the familiar voices that make blame sound casual, social and normal.
It explores how public opinion forms in ordinary conversation, how repetition hardens into belief, and how women are judged through stories people already feel ready to tell.
Story text
Door 17 – Society’s Judgment
Door 17 – Society’s Judgment
Whose voice at this table feels most familiar to you – the colleague, the auntie, the neighbour, or the friend?
If you were sitting at this table, what would you want to say out loud?
Reflection
Pause here
- Whose voice at this table feels most familiar to you – the colleague, the auntie, the neighbour, or the friend?
- If you were sitting at this table, what would you want to say out loud?
Support information and links
Support information and links connected to domestic abuse awareness and survivor support.
Bedfordshire based services
Butterflies in Shades of Grey
The Butterflies in Shades of Grey programme is a comprehensive support initiative designed to assist both direct and indirect victims of domestic and sexual violence. This programme acknowledges the complex nature of trauma and offers a multi-faceted approach to healing and empowerment.
Bedfordshire Police
Bedfordshire Police and partner agencies provide information and campaign support around violence and abuse against women and girls, including rape and sexual offences, stalking and domestic abuse.
BDAP
Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse Partnership offers information, support pathways and local connections for people affected by domestic abuse across Bedfordshire.
National services
24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline for Women
0808 2000 247
Helping women escape domestic abuse.
ManKind Initiative
0808 800 1170
Helping men escape domestic abuse.
Galop
0800 999 5428
Support for LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence.
16 Days of Action 2025
This year’s 16 Days of Action Our House tour and workshops is proud to be funded by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Grassroots Innovation Fund.