A day in the life of…
HIDVA’s are Hospital Independent Domestic Violence Advisors who provide free, confidential, non-judgemental, independent advice, advocacy and education to all patients and staff suffering from domestic abuse. Meg Trinder, our HIDVA for Hereford tells us what a...Expanding our services for young people
Young people can experience distressing and harmful abuse in their relationships – bullying, harassment and intimidation are just some of the behaviours that are used to exert control over a girlfriend or boyfriend. Recent funding has enabled us to develop the support...Making politics more accessible for women and young people in Herefordshire
Last month, one of our Trustees, Vivian Barraclough attended a Your Council Your Voice meeting, organised by Herefordshire’s Women’s Equality Group, an informal group of local women who wish to promote gender equality. The event saw a sub group, entitled Women and...
16 Days of Action – let’s start at the beginning…
With The 16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence – otherwise known as The White Ribbon campaign – just around the corner, activities and events will be taking place all around the UK to highlight violence against women and girls. But what do we actually know about...
Our latest training news
Training courses ensure our staff, volunteers and partner agencies are equipped with the skills to detect and deal with violence against women and girls; indeed, raising awareness about the horrors of domestic abuse has never been more prevalent. That’s why we have...
The Willows
Last week BBC News Midlands Today covered the additional barriers those living in rural areas face when trying to flee domestic abuse. In a video created by Rural Media , ‘The Willows’ tells the tale of a wife who feels trapped and isolated, battling against her...
Steps to Safety
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If staying at home isn’t safe…
As we enter another national lockdown, we want to reassure our communities that the safety of women and children experiencing domestic abuse is still a priority. This was reflected in the Prime Minister’s clear confirmation that those fleeing domestic abuse are exempt...