Resources for commissioners Women’s Aid know that best practice commissioning saves local services money and more importantly, saves lives. The following resources were designed to support and empower commissioners with the knowledge and tools to make the best possible commissioning decisions for survivors. Download Statutory Duty Toolkit (PDF) Download commissioning case study (PDF)
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Domestic abuse and mental health: a guide for survivors This pamphlet has been created for survivors who find themselves struggling with their mental health after experiencing domestic abuse. This abuse can have occurred at any time, whether it was perpetuated by an intimate partner or family member, or if you witnessed abuse taking place as
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Deserve To Be Heard: campaign report Since launching our flagship campaign ‘Deserve To Be Heard’ (DTBH) in September 2021, Women’s Aid has worked to change perceptions and attitudes towards survivors’ mental health which compound women’s trauma and inequality. This report shares some of the campaign’s proudest achievements to date. We want to show you all
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New: Bystander training Have you ever wondered why people witness abuse, aggression, violence etc… in public places and don’t respond to help. Do you want your business or community to know how to do this safely? The purpose of bystander training Bystander intervention is built on the concept that we can all play
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Former Police Officer sentenced to minimum of 30 years Former Met Police Officer David Carrick abused his status to commit 48 rapes, amid a total of 85 sexual offences, against 12 courageous women, over 17 years. He has been sentenced to a minimum of 30 years and 239 days. Farah Nazeer, Chief Executive, Women’s Aid:
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Change That Lasts Impact Briefings The first briefing includes early findings of the our new approach, Change That Lasts detailing the awareness raising activities and support provided by ambassadors and professionals. The second briefing includes further findings from our delivery of Change That Lasts. It details the support provided by ambassadors and professionals. The third
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Rail to Refuge: impact briefing The Rail to Refuge scheme offers free train travel to women, children and men fleeing domestic abuse, who have been given an offer of a place in refuge. This impact briefing outlines the evidence base behind the Rail to Refuge scheme, the inception of the scheme, the impact on survivors
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The Women’s Aid Annual Survey Women’s Aid conducts a survey of all domestic abuse services in England each year. The findings of this survey make up the largest collection of such data in the country, giving invaluable insights into the work of the domestic abuse sector and the experiences and needs of the women and
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Women’s Aid data on domestic abuse provision The government is debating a future funding model for supported housing, which includes refuges. Here are our latest statistics on refuges and the women who use them. Download Women’s Aid data on domestic abuse provision briefing 2018 (PDF) Download Women’s Aid data on domestic abuse provision briefing 2017
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Making the links: Disabled women and domestic violence By Gill Hague, Ravi Thiara, Pauline Magowan and Audrey Mullender This is the final report on the first ever national UK study of the needs of disabled women experiencing domestic violence and of the services available to meet these needs. Download Making the links: Disabled women and domestic violence
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