Behind Closed Doors

Supporting people whose lives have been, or are, affected by domestic violence and abuse across Leeds.
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🤝Could you help LGBTQIA+ people build lives free from #domesticabuse?

📅We're #recruiting a support worker with experience of #LGBTQ+ needs, and we'd love to hear from you by Wednesday, 25th March.

➡️Find out more here: https://t.co/8K8kzdBYKb

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🗣️"I am no longer a victim, I am a survivor and I am free!"
When Erin first called Behind Closed Doors, she felt trapped in an #abusiverelationship.
But our expert team helped her find her voice and the strength she needed.

📰Read her story: https://t.co/be1ocacapZ

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🤝Could you help us build lives free from domestic abuse?

📆There's still time to apply for our #treasurer role! Send us a CV and covering letter by Sunday, 1st March, to join our established Trustees Board: https://t.co/XCOHbzSmYb

#volunteeropportunities #leedsvolunteers

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Leeds University students - support us at @LeedsUniAccom's Sextravaganza sex-positive quiz night this Thursday!

If you're in University of Leeds student accomodation, get your tickets here: https://t.co/qbpRsBVTkM

#leedsuniversity #leedsevents #studentlife #quiznight

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💞Do you ever feel like you're walking on eggshells around your partner?

💞#Valentinesday is a time to celebrate love - but not all #relationships are as healthy as they should be.

👉Find out more about what makes a relationship healthy: https://t.co/kygUoiQY3U

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💖It's nearly #Valentine'sDay, but we still have time for a quick relationship health check-up!

💞Do you feel comfortable with your partner? Click through our #healthyrelationships clinic to explore red and green flags or find out more here: https://t.co/de0eC0LCWh

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🤝We're #recruiting a treasurer to join our established Trustees Board.

📈Apply by Sunday 1st March, if you're an experienced finance professional keen to undertake a rewarding growth opportunity.
➡️Find out more here: https://t.co/8K8kzdBYKb

#leedsvolunteers #domesticviolence

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📆We're #recruiting two trustees! Apply by this Sunday (8th February) to grow your skills, join a knowledgeable Board, and help us drive our strategy forward.

➡️Find out more here: https://t.co/hDn6qhM9zf

#trustee #volunteeropportunities #leedsvolunteers #domesticviolence

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🗣️🎙️Have your say in Leeds Domestic Violence Service's new podcast!

LDVS is launching a new podcast, and they want you to share your views.

👉Click here to complete their two-minute survey: https://t.co/1fen7U3SWR

#behindcloseddoors #domesticviolence #podcast

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📰#BehindClosedDoors is thrilled to announce that we've been re-accredited by Lime Culture for the exeptional support we offer to male survivors of sexual violence and abuse.

👉Find out more: https://t.co/oU5IooTjj2

#behindcloseddoors #ldvs #domesticabuse

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Join our team! We are hiring a Fundraising Manager

📅 Closing date: Thursday 27th November, 11:59PM

🔗For more details -
https://t.co/VhZpVn8cmy

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❣️Our service users are at the heart of our work.

🙌Hearing their achievements is powerful and something we celebrate. #UserExperience #ClientSatisfaction #CustomerFeedback #CustomerJourney

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Post 6: Conclusion

🔒 Safety First 🔒 John learned that the woman had moved on to another vulnerable individual, who was also being safeguarded.

#Safety #CommunitySupport

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Join our team! We are recruiting a Family Court IDVA (WYPP) and a Sanctuary Support Worker - LGBTQIA+ Specialist

🔗For more details - https://t.co/fyjTGFKRUh

#JobOpportunity #Hiring #JoinOurTeam

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Post 5: Moving Forward

🌈 New Beginnings 🌈 With support, John was introduced to a dating website for adults with disabilities, ensuring user authenticity.

#NewBeginnings #SafeRelationships

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Post 4: Education

📚 Learning and Understanding 📚 Through extensive discussions with a Domestic Violence Practitioner and his Social Worker, John gradually understood the abuse.

#Education #Empowerment

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Post 3: Intervention

👥 Taking Action 👥 Our Community Team, along with John's Social Worker, visited him to discuss his support needs.

#SocialWork #TakingAction #Empowerment #Intervention #Support

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Post 2: 🚨 Initial Concerns🚨

John met a woman in the red-light district of Leeds and quickly formed an attachment, calling her his girlfriend.

#Awareness #Exploitation #StopExploitation

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Post 1: Introduction

🌟 Meet John 🌟

#TogetherWeCan #Support #CommunityCare

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🌟 Healthcare Heroes! 🌟

Our training on Domestic Violence and Abuse in Healthcare Settings has received fantastic feedback. We're grateful for the support from healthcare professionals dedicated to making a difference. 💜

Check out the directory here: https://t.co/SVKvElFCUm