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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Domestic Abuse and Money Education: Guidance for Professionals Supporting Survivors with Financial Issues Domestic Abuse and Money Education: Guidance for Professionals Supporting Survivors with Financial Issues was developed out of the Domestic Abuse, Money and Education project (DAME), a three year project undertaken by Women’s Aid Federation of England (Women’s Aid) and Money Advice Plus Services
Child First: A Call to Action One Year On On the anniversary of the Child First campaign, we have published, Child First: A Call to Action One Year On, which highlights our achievements so far and what still needs to be done to keep children safe. © Women’s Aid, 2017 Download Child First: A Call to Action One Year On (PDF)
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“What about my right not to be abused?” Domestic abuse, human rights and the family courts This research report, created in partnership with Queen Mary University of London, looks at domestic abuse and child contact proceedings in the family courts through the lens of human rights. It uncovers a glaring gender gap in the way
The Domestic Abuse Report 2023: The Annual Audit The Domestic Abuse Report 2023: The Annual Audit gives an overview of the domestic abuse support services available in England, including provision and usage, during the financial year 2021–22. This reporting period saw the introduction of the Domestic Abuse Act (2021) and so the Annual Audit 2023 explores the impact of the
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A Perfect Storm 2020 Women’s Aid has been working with survivors and services from the very beginning of the Covid-19 crisis. Our evaluation and monitoring on the needs of women and their children has shown the devastating impact of Covid-19 and lockdown measures, and how services need more help than ever to support them. Please
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Gendered experiences of justice and domestic abuse. Evidence for policy and practice Women’s Aid and the University of Bristol have come together to add to and update the evidence base on the gendered nature of domestic abuse. Gendered experiences of justice and domestic abuse. Evidence for policy and practice presents the findings from our analysis of 37
The Shadow Pandemic Shining a light on domestic abuse during Covid, calls for long-term, sustainable funding and support for survivors and services after Covid-19 increased existing pressures. The Shadow Pandemic is a domestic abuse strategic learning partnership, which brought together AAFDA, Chayn, Galop, Imkaan, Respect, Rights of Women, SafeLives, Social Finance, Standing Together, Surviving Economic
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