Supporting Someone Who is Experencing Domestic Abuse
Some helpful advice and guidence from Welsh Women’s Aid for family and friends on supporting someone who is experencing domestic abuse.
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Some helpful advice and guidence from Welsh Women’s Aid for family and friends on supporting someone who is experencing domestic abuse.
Drivers play a crucial role on our SWAN Evening Outreach Project as without them we can’t reach outreach locations and deliver much needed support, food and drink to vulnerable women. But they don’t just drive the outreach van, they also assist in support, record information and their vigilance helps keep the team and the community safe. If you’re interested in this role and have a standard full UK driver’s license then get in touch with us at volunteering@swanseawa.org.uk or call Lorna, our Volunteer Coordinator, on 07436125855.
Become part of our amazing team of women supporting women by volunteering on the SWAN Project. If you’re interested, please email us at volunteering@swanseawa.org.uk or call Lorna on 07436 125855.
When you think of loneliness, what’s the image that comes to mind?
How often do you picture a woman who has experienced domestic abuse? There are very strong links between domestic abuse and violence against women and girls, and feelings of loneliness and isolation among women and children affected.
In the case of domestic abuse, social isolation is a specific tactic used by a perpetrator to gain control over their victim. A perpetrator may use emotional manipulation to distance the victim from friends or family, sowing disconnection that prevents the victim from being able to seek help and others noticing that something isn’t right.
Those affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence, and violence against women also face barriers to overcoming loneliness and social isolation due to responsibilities, financial barriers, and cultural stigma.
Women from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people,
or those with disabilities, might face even further loneliness and social isolation when seeking support.
Exposure to violence and trauma can sadly have lasting impacts on how an individual connects with others. Such as lack of trust and feelings of fear.
It is also difficult for those affected to go on “as normal” and participate in social interactions when dealing with the long-term impacts of domestic abuse.
This could lead to increased social withdrawal, and even greater feelings of loneliness at a time when support is needed most.
We are here for you. If you need support, call our helpline on 01792 644683.
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Our Outreach Team Leaders are a key part of the SWAN Project because they provide a familiar and friendly face to vulnerable women while offering practical and emotional support. They also lead and mentor a small team and provide a crucial link between our evening and daytime outreach services. This is a hands-on, rewarding role that offers comprehensive training and the experience needed to pursue a career in the area. If you’re interested in volunteering with us as part of this vital team, please email us at volunteering@swanseawa.org.uk or call Lorna on 07436 125855.
Very soon we will be announcing a brand new project at Swansea Women's Aid, with survivors central to its development.
We hope you will be involved. 💜
A brand new project is underway at Swansea Women’s Aid, with survivors central to its development.
We believe that you deserve support, recognition, acknowledgement, and community.
That’s why we are here; to see you, to collaborate with you.
In generating ideas, engaging with decision makers, designing solutions, challenging policies, shaping services.
In creating a community and a way of serving others, as well as determinedly pushing for real change.
In facing the reality of the long-term effects of domestic abuse. And in healing, together.
Very soon we will be announcing this brand new project.
We hope you will be involved.
Love,
Swansea Women’s Aid 💜
Very excited about our first face-to-face training for SWAN volunteers in June! If you're interested in supporting women in a dynamic volunteer role that offers comprehensive training, get in touch with us at the email or number below.