Domestic Violence
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BFS domestic violence support
Birmingham Forward Steps has two Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs) to work across all ten districts of Birmingham.
The Early Years IDVAs, Amelia York and Jayne McDowall, are employed by Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid (BSWA) and will work specifically with Birmingham Forward Steps, giving direct specialist support to women and children experiencing abuse.
The IDVAs offer a 12 week service and offer emotional and practical support, including:
- Safety planning,
- Domestic Abuse awareness
- Civil injunctions
to women accessing Family Hubs and Children's Centres in Birmingham and affected by domestic abuse.
Amelia covers all Barnardo's Family Hubs and Children's Centres (South Birmingham) and Jayne covers Spurgeon's, St Pauls Trust and the Springfield Project (North Birmingham).
For further information and contact details please contact your local Family Hub or Children's Centre..
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Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid (BSWA) provide front line domestic violence and abuse support services to women and children in the Birmingham and Solihull area. The helpline is open Monday to Friday, 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
For face to face support, Theresa Stewart Women's Centre is open for drop in appointments:
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Freedom Programme introduction
The Freedom Programme is a domestic violence programme which was created by Pat Craven and evolved from her work with perpetrators of domestic violence.
The programme usually lasts for 11 or 12 weeks and is free. It provided by hundreds of agencies across the UK. Some of them are rolling so women can join at any time, but this varies according to local needs.
If you live in Birmingham and are interested in attending the Freedom Programme, please contact your local Family Hub or Children's Centre.
Alternatively, search for programmes running in your area through The Freedom Programme website. Alternatively, contact the Freedom Programme helpline (01942 262 270) or helpdesk (admin@endabuse.co.uk). |
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To contact the National Domestic Abuse Helpline about domestic abuse, safety planning, advice and support: |
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Women's Aid |
Women's Aid is a grassroots federation working together to provide life-saving services in England and build a future where domestic abuse is not tolerated. |
If you are in an emergency situation call 999.
If it is unsafe for you to speak on the phone, after dialling 999 just press 55 for the silent solution.
You can also text 999 if you are unable to call due to hearing or speech impairments.