This is what works. Self referred, health referred, probation referred. These centres are the heart of their community. Whilst violence against women and girls is still in our society, we need safe places, for women and girls.

This is a big deal.

NEW: A joint thematic inspection, led by @hmiprobation with HMI Prisons, calls for renewed action to support women in the criminal justice system. Read the report ow.ly/KVmF50ROzu7

Working with Women - Good to see GM commissioned training featured in Effective Practice Guide. We identified a gap in this field and wanted to address it positively to support our well developed women's strategy. A positive investment. We're building on our work in 24/25.

Delighted and thrilled to be sharing our Salford Foundation Impact Report for 23/24. We helped 10,708 people to build better futures for themselves, their families & their communities. Click the link below 👇👇👇👇

By donating to our Women's Support Fund you could help transform the lives of women throughout Greater Manchester, why not visit our website's 'Support Us' section for more info. Whatever it is and whatever you raise it would be greatly appreciated #WomensSUpportFund #SupportUs

I have worked alongside this team for 10 years now, showing what can be achieved, when Probation and local communities working together. They are still the leading service to support women in the Salford community. Such an inspiring bunch. Salford Foundation Greater Manchester Women's Support Alliance

I’m still recovering after (I think) 13th & 14th time seeing Foo Fighters last week. Closest we ever got. 3 hours of every emotion felt. Amazing Emirates Old Trafford

"The Women's Centre is like a desert island you can come in get that peace and can forget about everything else" Each of our member centres is designed to be a safe and supportive safe for women across Greater Manchester. 🤝 #workingtogether #GMWSA

Saw these today- so creative. Women helping women. Women remembering who they are and what they can achieve. Salford Foundation Greater Manchester Women's Support Alliance

One of the (many) things we love about visiting our member centres is getting to see the different art they have displayed. The art pictured is from The Women's Centre Stockport, it's great to see the creativity of different people. 💜 SWC #womenscentreart #gmwsa

Join us as a Senior #DomesticAbusePractitioner and provide crucial 1:1 support and community outreach for women & survivors in #Salford 💜 Think you're the right fit? Apply now 👇 lght.ly/5i1aob

Here's some information about our Styal Link Worker, Sophie- Our worker provides support to women reaching their release date by meeting them inside the prison to develop an initial support plan and signpost them onto one of our 9 women's centres. See more about this role below👇

Vera Baird DBE KC’s thorough report, which was published today, on Greater Manchester Police provides graphic evidence of the unlawful arrest and detention of victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence and child sexual exploitation. ow.ly/aRn050SFlBC

Nearly 200,000 children a year have a parent in prison First official figures on the number of innocent children affected by parental incarceration, most of whom receive no support. buff.ly/4fo4YSe

Violence against women a ‘national emergency’ in England and Wales, police say theguardian.com/society/articl…

Thank you for the spotlight and the support Lilly Dr Alexandria Bradley Dr Sarah Waite Greater Manchester Probation Service Greater Manchester Women's Support Alliance

I wrote about women’s prisons… theguardian.com/society/articl…

Yesterday, my feature on why in most cases, prison isn't a good placement for women, was published for Big Issue. Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and work on this - especially Women in Prison, Anawim Birmingham's Centre for Women, Level Up. bigissue.com/news/social-ju…

An inspiring film by Causeway Charity that tells Sabrina's story & aims to increase awareness + understanding about criminal exploitation and shines a light on how it can affect women and girls