The latest news from Changing Pathways
At Changing Pathways we have safe, temporary refuge accommodation for women and children who are no longer able to stay in their own homes due to the violence and abuse they are experiencing from their perpetrator. Our refuges are a place of safety, a place of support and a place of recovery. Akvinder, our Senior Refuge
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In August we launched our brand new specialist service to support victims of stalking and harassment. Stalking is a devastating crime with long-term psychological and emotional harm. In the year ending March 2016, the police recorded 4,156 stalking offences. Our Stalking Advocates provide emotional and practical support to victims of stalking, including supporting legal remedies
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The impact of domestic abuse on children and young people is devastating. The effect on each individual varies but can include: nightmares and flashbacks; difficulties sleeping; bed wetting; anxiety; lower sense of self-worth; self-harm and post traumatic stress disorder. At Changing Pathways we have developed specialist services to support children who have experienced domestic
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Women’s Aid Federation of England launched a campaign for safe child contact with a piece of research called “Nineteen child homicides.” This research details the cases of nineteen children over a ten year period who were killed by a parent who was a known perpetrator of domestic abuse. Over the ten years, nineteen children were
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The Istanbul Convention or the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence is the most comprehensive legal framework that exists to tackle violence against women and girls. This legal framework, the Istanbul Convention on Violence against Women is about making changes that have an impact. It
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Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls Violence against women and girls is prevalent in every society in the world, this violence does not discriminate against class, age, race or culture. Up to 7 in 10 women around the world experience physical and/or sexual violence at
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We are very excited to announce that we have successfully been awarded funding by the Women and Girl’s Initiative (Big Lottery Fund) to develop an Independent Stalking Advocacy Team to create a Stalking Advocacy Service in South Essex, covering the areas of Basildon, Brentwood, Castle Point, Rochford and Thurrock. http://biglotteryfund.org.uk/global-content/press-releases/england/190516_eng_at_risk_women_girls_48_million_investment A team of Stalking Advocates,
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After a period of consultation, Basildon Women’s Aid was re-launched as Changing Pathways on 22nd April 2016 at the Holiday Inn in Brentwood. With over 100 attendees enjoying a cream tea celebration, the day was a great success, with guests keen to support the newly branded organisation. Jessica Barclay-Lambert, Chief Executive of Changing Pathways made
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Basildon Women’s Aid will be relaunching as Changing Pathways on 22nd April 2016