…comparatively little attention to the mental health support needs of survivors. The omission of migrant survivors and additional forms of abuse such as ‘honour’-based abuse in the legislation, also means…
…proportion of refuge services are not commissioned Fragile funding landscape reveals that the commissioned refuge sector is currently supported by a significant number of services that receive no statutory…
…and dangerous leading to situations where survivors are prevented from accessing support services, or changing their mind about accessing support. There are also situations where survivors will decline support when…
…While essential costs related to fleeing (like housing, legal fees, travel and others) can total almost £50,000, the support through social security, legal aid and grants only comes to around…
…Project reveals the extent of the challenges in accessing refuge services or safe housing, after the Covid-19 pandemic heightened existing inequalities. The project, which since 2016 has provided vital support…
…services, On Track records data on referral patterns, experiences of abuse, support need, profile of survivors, support provided, outcomes, feedback, negative experiences of external services (e.g. housing, legal services, local…
…support for survivors Our domestic abuse services provide a wide range of information and support to survivors of abuse from fully trained, expert female support workers. Many are for survivors…
…support to help them through the crisis such as mortgage holidays and support with paying for bills and essential items. They want to see funding for housing options to enable…
…unmet need for support. Furthermore, the continued two-tier system of support and hostile environment continues to discriminate against, and exclude, migrant women from specialist VAWG support altogether. The government recognises…
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