Highlighting our members in 17 words for the 1.7 Challenge To kick off the 1.7 challenge, we have been highlighting Women’s Aid members who hold National Quality Standards (NQS) every day on Twitter in 17 words. Here are the entries from the last week… Bromely and Croydon Women’s Aid: Founded in 1975, @BromleyWA hold Full […]
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Women’s Aid statement on Manchester United player, Antony Teresa Parker, Head of Media at Women’s Aid, who developed the Football United Against Domestic Violence campaign, said: “Domestic abuse is prevalent in our society and all employers, including football clubs, need clear policies and procedures about what to do when allegations are made against an employee. In
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Women’s Aid comment on family courts after BBC Investigation Lucy Hadley, Head of Policy at Women’s Aid, comments: “The family court is the number one issue survivors raise with us – and has been for many years. Women’s Aid began campaigning on the family courts in 2004, raising awareness of the dangerous consequences of unsafe
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Women’s Aid responds to Ministry of Justice electronic monitoring tag announcement Farah Nazeer, Chief Executive at Women’s Aid, comments: “We know from our work with survivors of domestic abuse that the end of a relationship does not mean the end of the abuse, which instead can escalate and become life-threatening. The Ministry of
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Women’s Aid responds to Manchester United FC Mason Greenwood decision A Women’s Aid spokeswoman said: “We know that today’s news from Manchester United that Greenwood will be moving on from the club will be a relief for many survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. Football is loved by so many people worldwide, and players
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Women’s Aid responds to Mayor of London’s funding announcement for grassroots organisations tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Lizzy Dobres, policy and practice manager, said: “We welcome the Mayor of London’s £3 million fund for grassroots organisations tackling violence against women and girls in London. The current cost of living crisis is detrimental to
Executive Lead for domestic abuse and sexual violence in ICBs Authors: Lucy Downes, Network Director, IRISi, Farah Nazeer, CEO, Women’s Aid Currently, most women who experience domestic abuse and sexual violence neither report it to the police, nor do they receive a whole-system response as survivors of these forms of violence against women and
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Women’s Aid responds to government announcing £76 million support package for charity and community organisations Farah Nazeer, Chief Executive of Women’s Aid, comments: “The announcement of the £76 million Cost of Living Fund is very welcome news, especially as the funding can be used by domestic abuse services, which provide vital, life-saving support
Women’s Aid response to IOPC launching multiple investigations into handling of reports about David Carrick Farah Nazeer, Chief Executive of Women’s Aid, comments: “The launch of multiple investigations into the handling of reports about rapist David Carick by the Independent Office for Police Conduct is an important first step in giving the public
Women’s Aid responds to Ministry of Justice law changes aimed at protecting women from domestic killers Farah Nazeer, Chief Executive of Women’s Aid, comments: “These changes are an important step forward in recognising the seriousness of domestic homicide in our justice system and they’ve been tirelessly fought for by mothers and families who
