What happens when someone senses that something is wrong and still does nothing?
Door 12 shifts attention toward the neighbour, the bystander, and the person who half-hears, half-knows, or chooses not to name what they suspect.
It asks what silence protects, what hesitation costs, and how easily people explain away danger when action feels inconvenient, uncertain or uncomfortable.
Story text
Door 12 – Choosing Not to See
Door 12 – Choosing Not to See
Have you ever heard something that felt “off” and decided not to act? What stopped you?
If you were this neighbour now, what might you wish you had done?
Reflection
Pause here
- Have you ever heard something that felt “off” and decided not to act? What stopped you?
- If you were this neighbour now, what might you wish you had done?
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.