The latest news from Changing Pathways
Shining a light on services Chief Executive Officer I have been the Chief Executive of Changing Pathways for over three years and I would say that my role is both rewarding (most of the time) and challenging (some of the time) What is certain in my role is that no two days are the same!
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Shining a light on services Day in the Life – Operations Manager Ranjit is the Outreach Community Services Manager for Changing Pathways. She studied BTEC National in Social Care, and went on to complete BA (Hons) in Applied Community and Youth Studies and recently accredited in SafeLives Service Manager. Her passion is to empower Women,
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Shining a light on services Project Maya As the Senior BAMER (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Refugee) IDVA for Changing Pathways, I work with women subjected to so-called ‘honour-based’ abuse, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, women with an insecure immigration status and women with No Recourse to Public Funds. Sadly, victims of domestic abuse from
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Shining a light on services Children and Young People I work as a Children & Young People’s Practitioner at one of Changing Pathways refuges. My day starts at 9am where a complete a first assessment with a new family that have moved into the refuge. Mum and I sit together and discuss the child: their
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Shining a light on services Training Training is key to understanding domestic abuse in all the many forms it takes. Changing Pathways offers bespoke training to all organisations ranging from statutory e.g. police, social services, CPS, schools to non-statutory such as workplaces, universities, foster agencies, GPs. Without training people, including professionals, can find themselves in
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Shining a light on our work Therapy & Recovery Changing Pathways offers therapy across our refuges and outreach centres for survivors and their children who have been subjected to domestic abuse and/or stalking. Changing Pathways gives individuals the opportunity to access counselling in a safe and confidential environment. Domestic abuse impacts on mental and physical
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In 1999, the United Nations designated the 25 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This was to recognise the worldwide issue of gender violence and in memory of the The Mirabel sisters who were murdered by a dictator due to their political views. The 25 November is also the
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Hello, A bit of random email I guess but I wanted to firstly Thank what was women’s aid back then and to let you know how you helped change my life and my 3 Childrens….. Back in August 2003 I visited Parklands at Gloucester Park in desperation. I had a violent abusive partner who I
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We are now signed up to Essex Lottery. Changing Pathways provides a much needed service to women and their children fleeing domestic violence. With our support and a safe place, women can escape abuse and rebuild their lives. We offer counselling support to women and their children. We need your help so we can continue to
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Changing Pathways helpline number is 01268 729 707. We are open 9am – 5pm weekdays. The National Freephone Domestic Violence Helpline is open 24 hours a day 0808 2000 247. In an emergency always dial 999.