ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

 

DATE:  TUESDAY 29^TH NOVEMBER 2011

 

TIME: 5.30 p.m.- 8.45 p.m

 

PLACE:   CHESTERFIELD TOWN HALL

                ROSE HILL STREET

               CHESTERFIELD

                S40 1LP

 

The AGM includes a performance from Geese Theatre

Company, Hidden. Hidden is an interactive performance

focusing on domestic abuse. It looks at the impact on those

experiencing abuse and on the different agencies and

members of the community who may become involved,

such as the Police, education staff and health professionals.

 

Sponsored by Chesterfield Borough Council

 

 

 

 

The board of trustees of North Derbyshire Women’s Aid

extend a warm invitation to our partners and other interested

parties to attend our AGM.

 

Programme:

5.30 p.m.   Registration and refreshments

5.45 p.m.   Welcome from Chair and business of AGM

6.15 p.m.   Feedback from our service users

6.30 p.m.   Presentation from Joe Tomlinson, Chesterfield

                   Community Safety Partnership and Chair of

                   local multi agency domestic violence action group

6.45 p.m.   Performance by Geese Theatre

8.15 p.m.   Refreshments and networking.

8.45 p.m.   Close

 

Places are limited please book by phone or email

to Kate on 01246 238248 or kwitham@ndwa.org.uk

Please click on the links below for details of the latest Freedom Programmes, which will be running in October 2011 in your area.

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Women’s Art Group

 

Running from Wednesday 28^th September to Wednesday 14^th December.

 

9.30am – 11.30am

 

If you wish to join the group please contact Kate Witham on 01246 238248 or email kwitham@ndwa.org.uk

 

There is limited availability, places will be allocated and will be on a first come first serve basis.

Are you interested in joining our Management Committee?

What is a Management Committee and what do they do?

The Management Committee is made up of a group of female volunteers, from a variety of backgrounds who give their time freely one evening per month, to support organisational decision making

• Support the Management Team to ensure the organisation is well run
• Ensure NDWA comply with charity law
• Ensure Quality Services are delivered to a high standard
• Ensure finances are transparent and used for the benefit of the service

We are a non profit making organisation celebrating 25 years of service, that supports all individuals and their families who have been affected by the impact of domestic abuse. We have a broad range of community based service covering Chesterfield, North East Chesterfield and Bolsover, including:

• Refuge
• Advice and drop in services
• Community based Support for Men, Women and Children
• Therapeutic Services (Art therapy, Counselling)

For more information contact:
Sue Ready, Fay Atkinson & Dena Trossell
North Derbyshire Women's Aid
West Bank House
Albion Road
Chesterfield S41 0AA

Phone: 01246 238248 or email: Contact Us form

Derbyshire SAM Project Report

Prepared 1st September 2010.

Derbyshire SAM continues to be a unique project in providing support for Male Victims of Domestic Abuse in the Derbyshire County area.

Since its launch on the 7th June 2010 there has been a monthly increase in male service users contacting and using the facilities.

Whilst there are help lines available to male victims of Domestic Abuse for example Broken Rainbow and Respect Derbyshire SAM offers, needs based support on an individual basis with the ability to continue support via outreach working.

Self referrals have risen and there is a substantial increase from other agencies referring into Derbyshire SAM in order to provide help to clients.

Derbyshire SAM continues to forge links with many agencies within the County both Statutory and Non statutory organisations. The project has formed strong links with Derbyshire Constabulary who are proving to be actively supportive of the project and are referring clients to the scheme.

Much of the work carried out by Derbyshire SAM is just coming to light within the media, with many organisations starting to talk about this emotive subject.

In June 2010 the project figures showed:
Calls to the Helpline 4
Clients using the drop-in 5
Counselling Services 8
Derbyshire SAM was supporting 7 Male clients who were victims of Domestic Abuse.

In July 2010 the project figures showed
Calls to the Helpline 37
Clients using the drop- in 12
One to one Support Sessions 11

`Stop Hurting – Start Talking' highlights the free Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Helpline – 08000 198 668.  A trained advisor will answer the call 24 hours a day seven days a week, including weekends and bank holidays. They will be put those affected by domestic abuse in touch with agencies in their local area that can help, support and advise.

Stop Hurting Poster

Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Services Helpline - Freephone 0800 0198 668

From UK landlines, calls to the 0800 number are free and will not appear on bills. However, mobile networks usually charge for calls to 0800 numbers and will itemise these calls on bills. Check with your provider for specific prices.

A new national project for women with no recourse to public funds, the Sojourner Project, runs from Monday 30 November until the end of February 2010. Working in partnership with a range of other voluntary providers the scheme will co-ordinate support, accommodation and subsistence for women and their dependants throughout the country.

Funded by the Home Office it is intended that The Sojourner Project will enable agencies to provide a range of services for women experiencing domestic violence who entered the UK on a spousal or partner visa and are eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) under the DV rule.

The Sojourner Project can provide or fund accommodation and support while ILR applications are submitted and processed, for a maximum of 8 weeks.

For refuges wishing to participate in this pilot by providing support and accommodation, please contact The Sojourner Project for more information and further details regarding funding.

If you would like any further information regarding the pilot or to request a referral pack, please contact the Sojourner Project Duty Worker on 020 7840 7147 or email sojourner@eaveshousing.co.uk

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In a joint statement by the UK's leading violence against women, women's rights and human rights organisations the Campaign to Abolish No Recourse to Public Funds has made the following response to recent government proposal on the No Recourse Pilot Scheme:

>> No Recourse Pilot - Statement by Womens Organisations

Domestic Abuse Awareness

Half day training – 3.5 hours duration

Topics covered:

• What is domestic abuse?
• Prevalence (local and national)
• Myths and stereotypes
• What are the effects of domestic abuse on adults and children?
• Barriers to seeking help
• Risk factors and risk assessment
• Local services and support

Domestic Abuse and the Impact on Children & Young People

Half day training – 3 hours duration

A more in depth exploration of the impact of domestic abuse on children and young people looking at:

• Every Child Matters outcomes
• Case studies
• Good practice examples
• Local services and support

Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences – awareness raising for professionals

Half day training – 3.5 hours duration

Topics covered:

• What is a MARAC?
• The MARAC process
• Using the Risk Indicator Checklist
• Information sharing and legal thresholds
• MARAC Action Planning

These training packages can be combined or stand alone (e.g. Domestic Abuse Awareness combined with Effects on Children and Young People full day 6 hour session), they can be delivered to multi agency or single agency groups. Handouts, resources and links for further information provided.

Cost £200 per half day, £300 per full day

Venue costs and lunch not included

For more information contact: seniorworkers@ndwa.org.uk  01246238248
Senior Workers, North Derbyshire Women’s Aid, West Bank House, Albion Road, Chesterfield S40 1LL

The book ‘Living with the Dominator’ by Pat Craven with illustrations by the acclaimed artist Jacky Fleming is now published in paperback. This book about the Freedom Programme explains violent and abusive behaviour and places it in a social context. It can help readers of any age and sexual orientation to change their own behaviour and to recognise when they are being controlled.

Pat Craven is the creator of the Freedom Programme. Jacky Fleming has produced several books and her illustrations have appeared in the Guardian, New Statesman and the Independent on Sunday.

This book can be bought from www.freedomprogramme.co.uk or Amazon.