The Haven Way is an offshoot of The Haven Wolverhampton. Female survivors of DV act as volunteers and peer mentors, providing support to service users in the Refuge. Recently they have expanded into campaigning, raising awareness of DV in the wider community through exhibitions, fundraising events, interviews with local media, and they have published a […]
Open Clasp is the North East’s only professional all-female theatre company. It works in collaboration with local women to create pieces informed by their lived experience. It aims to build women’s aspirations and give them a stronger voice within communities and among policy makers, which it does by collaborating with community groups to run issue-based […]
Restored is an international Christian alliance to transform relationships and end violence against women. They believe that Christian churches have huge potential to help prevent violence, but also need to change their own attitudes and practice. By working within the churches Restored reach people that might not otherwise be made to think about the issues. […]
DeafHope is a unique initiative run by national charity SignHealth to raise awareness about the high levels of domestic violence and sexual abuse experienced by Deaf women who use British Sign Language to communicate – and are therefore unable to use most mainstream services or even be aware they exist. SignHealth is working with Women’s […]
Derby Women’s Centre aim is to empower and support women who have experienced domestic violence and sexual abuse. To help women with drugs and mental health issues. Derby Women’s Centre is a sanctuary for vulnerable women. It was founded in 1978 by a group of local women who decided to host meetings in their own homes […]
NDVF have been delivering awareness raising sessions in primary schools since 2001. In 2010 NDVF consolidated all of their learning alongside consulting with pupils and teachers to develop The GREAT Project (Good Relationships are Equal And Trusting). The GREAT Project delivered over 4 x 2hour sessions with year six pupils; raises awareness about domestic violence, […]
Protection Against Stalking (PAS) was formed by mothers whose daughters were murdered by their stalkers, along with professional experts to help create a consistent, professional and effective response to stalking and to support victims. PAS had set up a National Stalking Helpline, support victims and spearheaded a unique and pioneering All Party Independent Stalking Law […]
Standing Together Against Domestic Violence was founded in 1998 to advance the education of voluntary, statutory agencies and public in all aspects of domestic violence. It was founded on the premise that no single agency acting alone can deal effectively with a crime as prevalent, complex, costly and damaging as domestic violence. Out of this […]
Restored’s vision is for communities, based on restored relationships, where women live free from violence and the fear of violence from men. Restored is looking to create a global Christian alliance working to end violence against women, and a men’s movement within it, with a major focus on prevention. Restored has a passion to work […]
Established in 1975, Rights of Women is a women’s voluntary sector organisation providing vital and unique legal advice and information services for women in England and Wales. Their vision is to achieve equality, justice and respect for all women and their mission is to advise, educate and empower them on their legal rights. Their focus […]
Emma Humphreys Memorial Prize 