All posts regarding domestic abuse
The recent cases of Sarah Everard and Sabina Nessa have highlighted the issue of violence against women and girls in London. All too often the focus has been placed on women’s behaviour and how to keep themselves safe but the new Have a Word with Yourself, then Your Mates campaign focuses on men’s behaviour and […]
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Bellingham, Evelyn, Ladywell and Clyde Children and Family Centres will be closed from 24th December until Tuesday 4th January 2022. Please be aware our email accounts will not be accessed during this time. If you need urgent support please contact the organisations below: If you or a child is in immediate danger, call 999 Lewisham
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Despite the national obsession for the World Cup in Qatar tournament, for many, football tournaments can put them at further danger from domestic abuse It’s reported that domestic abuse can increase by 26% when England win and a staggering 38% if they lose. Children can also be affected by domestic abuse. The NSPCC found that
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We would like to share a short video with you that illustrates the impact that our domestic abuse recovery support – the Children Overcoming Domestic Abuse (CODA) Programme – has had on children throughout this challenging year. Using the voices of the children, this powerful video encapsulates the child’s lived experience and what they have gained as a
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Christmas can be a difficult time for families but if you and your children are not safe this Christmas there is help available here in Lewisham. Athena can help; Women and girls aged over 13, Men aged 16 or older and anyone who identifies as Transgender and identifies as male, female, as another gender, or
Support from Athena over Christmas Read More »
What is abuse? Everyone has arguments, and everyone disagrees with their partners, family members and others close to them from time to time. And we all do things at times that we regret, and which cause unhappiness to those we care about. But if this begins to form a consistent pattern, then it is an
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