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Posted: 6th March 2023
Typically there are over 1 million female victims of domestic abuse in England and wales. Overall in the UK, more than one in four women and 1 in 6 men will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime often with years…
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Posted: 21st December 2022
IRIS is a nationally-recognised programme which integrates domestic abuse support within primary care services, helping vulnerable people in need to get support where they feel safe. Specialist IRIS advocate-educators train GPs and surgery staff to recognize warning signs someone is…
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Posted: 9th December 2022
We would like to say a huge thank you to Freemasons from The Dartmouth Lodge for sponsoring this special trip. When our refuge team heard the great news that we had been granted funds to take all the women and…
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Posted: 29th November 2022
Surjit Singh Gangar from Gangar and Company Solicitors in West Bromwich is donating over £5,000 to go towards supporting women, children and men who are victims of abuse and exploitation. His family, wife Bimla, son Manvir and daughter Serena asked…
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Posted: 15th November 2022
Please help us give the gift of Christmas to victims of abuse and exploitation! Each year we are always blown away by the generosity and kindness of everyone who donates gifts, vouchers, food and clothes to support survivors…
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Posted: 10th November 2022
What are the awards about? The Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards has been launched to recognise the people and organisations who are helping to make a true difference to the lives of our nation’s working population. This year they received over 500 applications, so…
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Posted: 31st October 2022
Half term at the refuge was packed full of Halloween activities including face painting, baking and a visit from a few spooky animals. Below are some quotes from staff members and volunteers who helped out during the week. It has…
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Posted: 23rd September 2022
If you live or work in Walsall, we need your views! Black Country Women’s Aid is launching a new survey in partnership with Walsall Council to collect the voices of survivors, professionals and the wider community on domestic abuse services…
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Posted: 14th September 2022
Young Leaders Project This summer we launched our first Young Leaders Project. The programme aims to provide young people with opportunities to gain experience in a professional work setting; enrich their CV and interview skills; and build their communication and…
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Posted: 14th September 2022
This August, we held our first ever summer ball at our Modern Day Slavery safe house and it was a night to remember! It was an absolute explosion of emotions as we celebrated freedom and womanhood. Let us…
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