SouthamptonWomensAid

Women's Aid charity in Southampton, helping women, children and teenagers who suffer domestic or sexual abuse.

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We're pleased to inform that Yellow Door & SWA have merged into one charity committed to preventing & responding to domestic & sexual abuse. There aren't any changes to services other than they all come under YD. We'll update any future changes. Contact details remain unchanged.

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Furthermore, the report suggests that there are two factors that have proven to help women to leave an abusive relationship: being economically independent and having access to DV support.
For info or to be referred, contact us on 02380-248116 [email protected]

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The 2017 Report “Violence against Women and Economic Independence” (Bettio, F & Ticci, E. 2017) is conclusive in showing that, once in an abusive relationship, economic violence is one of the most common types of abuse experienced by the abused partner.

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By restricting opportunities for a woman to exercise financial autonomy, the abuser reinforces his sense of all-powerful, creating an omnipotent presence in the woman’s life. Moreover, it affects her sense of confidence to make decisions on her own life.

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Financial abuse plays a huge role in maintaining someone under control. The effects are psychologically and emotionally devastating, long-lasting and have a massive impact on the probability of a woman leaving the relationship.

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That is why we are launching *NEXT STEPS* , a new psycho educational course aiming to support survivors in achieving economic independence after an abusive relationship by strengthening our organisational and leadership skills and networking.

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SWA has seen how financial abuse jeopardizes women and children’s safety. In a survey done in 2017 within SWA's former service users, most of them said that their main concerns when thinking about leaving an abusive relationship were housing and financial stability.

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Thankyou very much to Re:So and the students of Southampton Solent Uni for hosting the SWA Mixer fundraiser last night.
It was great to be part of and to meet you all. We really enjoyed the live music and seeing the great merchandise that was created for SWA.
We are so grateful

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We will be at Re:So (1st floor of Marlands Shopping Centre) from 6pm-8pm tonight supporting the Women's Aid Mixer which the lovely students of Solent Uni organised.
If you are free then pop down & say Hello. There will be shopping, music & other treats.
Hope to see you there

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and as Janine Shepherd asked "Why me?" she also asked "Why not me?" Women of the world we are stronger than we think so lets be it.

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*My words of encouragement*
Remember friend's are usually there to help even if you think they are tired of your story. You know yourself, if you could help with a situation that you would, always remember you are stronger emotionally than you ever give yourself credit for.

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For International Women's Day, we asked our service users to share a few words of encouragement to all women who may be suffering an abusive relationship.
This is what they had to say:

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Do you have an approachable & non-judgmental attitude?
Are you sensitive & supportive even when you do not agree with the woman’s decisions or opinions?
Are you willing to get a deeper understanding of the impacts of domestic abuse?
THEN PLEASE CONTACT US ON 02380-248116

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
We are launching a project supporting women & children from the Eastern European community.
Are you an Eastern European woman interested in supporting women suffering domestic abuse?
Do you speak Polish or any other Eastern European language + some English?

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Hi all,
We are looking for support to help us extend our Helpline hours and keep our valuable Pattern Changing courses going.
If anyone knows of a local organisation who might be able to help please let us know!

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A heartfelt thank you to all who donated to help children in Southampton affected by domestic abuse. We raised a fantastic £3,168.75 which will help us roll our Safe. Talk. Thrive programme out to more primary schools. Thank you.

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Last few hours left to help us reach our target and help children in Southampton. All donations are DOUBLED. Thank you! https://t.co/le41eyli2c

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@BigGive closes tomorrow at 12 noon. All donations are DOUBLED. Please help us to help children in Southampton affected by domestic abuse. https://t.co/le41eyli2c . #christmaschallenge17

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@BigGive closes tomorrow at 12 noon. All donations are DOUBLED. Please help us to help children in Southampton affected by domestic abuse. https://t.co/le41eyli2c. #christmaschallenge17

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Over £1,000 still needed to help children in Southampton. Donations are DOUBLED until Tuesday. Please help!! https://t.co/le41eyli2c #christmaschallenge17 @BigGive