We applaud Harriet Wistrich, for her ongoing work on addressing domestic abuse in the CJS and we look forward to seeing her impact in her new book. Whilst we now have offences like CCB, we must continue to progress how the CJS responds to domestic abuse, and most importantly survivors.

Standing in solidarity with Southall Black Sisters Executive Director @SELMAHA8 who has been charged alongside her friends - and today was in court - after experiencing a horrific racist attack which included verbal abuse & physical violence.

Introducing the new edition of our Power of Change manual: featuring two key changes to reflect the changing world victims and survivors live in today. Discover what’s new and when we are running this facilitator course here: womensaid.org.uk/power-to-chang…

We're hiring! It's an exciting time to join us during our 50th year of working together to end domestic abuse. We're looking for exceptional women to join our team across communications, policy, fundraising and business development. Find out more: womensaid.org.uk/jobs/

This morning's media workshop with regional journalists in the Reach Live Network explored reporting on domestic abuse in a way that supports survivors. It was a brilliant session and a part of the important work we’re doing to create a world where domestic abuse isn’t tolerated.

Routes to Support is the UK VAWG service directory, and our free eLearning course can support your team increase their confidence in using the system.

Book into our eLearning course ‘Routes to Support User Training’ to get started: womensaidontrack.talentlms.com/catalog/info/i…

If something doesn't feel right in your relationship then it probably isn't.

Reach out to us today for support. We offer a safe space for you to explore your relationship and we will be here for you every step of the way. ow.ly/ZZCr50R0V6o 💓

If you’re a single parent with experience of Universal Credit sanctions, please take a few minutes to fill out Gingerbread’s survey to help inform their campaigning to make the social security system more humane and effective.
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🎓 Have your skills formally recognised with our brand new, fully accredited Level 5 Management Qualification for Managing Direct Service Provision for Domestic Abuse and VAWG.

More about this course and how to book here: womensaid.org.uk/what-we-do/tra…

As Women’s Aid turns 50 we’ve been asking survivors and supporters what Impact Women’s Aid has had on their lives and we’ve had some incredible responses.

If you’ve used or supported our services we’d love to hear from you too!

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If this sounds familiar it might be time to reach out for support. If you think you may be experiencing coercive control, talk to Women's Aid, where a trained support worker can help you safely explore your options ➡️ ow.ly/Z6mT50R11lQ

Domestic abuse can have a devastating effect on a woman’s mental health. The numbers of recorded victim suicides have continued to grow and we need urgent action to ensure the mental health impacts of domestic abuse are fully recognised and perpetrators are held to account.

Words from ‘The Chain’ by survivor, Guardian journalist and Women’s Aid supporter, Chimene Suleyman, highlighting experiences of coercive control in a culture of misogyny. Thank you to Chimene for fundraising for Women’s Aid through today's book launch.
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We’re calling for political parties across all levels of government to: 

INVEST in specialist services to save both lives and money 

SUPPORT survivors to meet all of their needs  

PREVENT abuse by changing attitudes across society 

#GeneralElection2024

Women’s Aid turns 50 this year and for our birthday we're asking to hear from the people who have been a part of our incredible history.

If you’ve worked for Women’s Aid or a member service we'd love to hear the impact Women's Aid has had on your life!

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From totes to tees, there's FREE delivery on all of our merchandise this bank holiday weekend. Order yours to wear your feminism with pride and help keep our lifesaving services open ➡️
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Our services will be running as normal over the bank holiday. You can:
➡️Contact us via Live Chat (8am-6pm weekdays, 10am-6pm weekends)
➡️Email [email protected]
➡️Visit the Survivors' Forum
➡️View our updated Survivor's Handbook womensaid.org.uk/information-su…