The Impact of Change That Lasts
Change That Lasts reached the end of its five-year pilot in the summer of 2021 with the evidence confirming its potential to create a step change in society’s response to domestic abuse.
1250
community ambassadors trained through our Ask Me programme to raise awareness of, and take a stand against, domestic abuse in their communities
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front-line practitioners equipped with the skills to change policy and practice through our Trusted Professional training
2125
survivors supported via our Expert Voices scheme
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It’s made an enormous difference in the way we talk about domestic abuse in Surrey. We are getting better work done with survivors and our workers are feeling much more confident.
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When I was doing a support plan, I felt it was my space to speak about my fears and concerns about my life and future. My voice was the only voice that mattered. I chose what was important for me at that time.
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Change That Lasts is changing the culture of the way we’re talking about domestic abuse and what we want to achieve as a movement. It will influence tangible opportunities for how we better resource and plan services.
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It was so obvious that everyone doing the training was passionate about raising awareness of domestic abuse. Some people have powerful lived experiences and many had useful contacts within their communities.