Domestic Abuse

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No. 31 and SODA (Survivors Of Domestic Abuse) is a Women’s Centre developed in the borough to provide information and support for victims of domestic abuse.  The Centre offers a holistic approach to Domestic Abuse issues that include counselling, support groups, drug awareness and the freedom program.

The Freedom Programme is a free 12 week rolling programme open to any woman who wishes to learn more about the reality of domestic abuse. The programme aims to help women understand the beliefs held by abusive men and in so doing, recognise which of these beliefs they have shared. The programme also helps women gain self esteem and the confidence to improve the quality of their lives. The programme is offered at Ferryhill Telephone 01740 658080 and Sedgefield 01325 317 903. 

The services offered through the Women's Centre can be accessed via self-referral or by agency referral.  You can also email 31SODA@googlemail.com - This email address is regularly monitored by Domestic Abuse Staff and Counsellors.

If you would like further information about the Domestic Abuse Service please email communitysafety@sedgefield.gov.uk

Support to Children

To see an article on the new services offered to children through the Women's Centre click here

Domestic Abuse is any form of physical, sexual, emotional and financial abuse between partners or former partners or anyone within a close family unit.  It occurs across society regardless of age, gender, wealth, race, sexuality and geography. (Crime Reduction Website)

For further information you may find the following sites beneficial:

Women and Children

 www.womensaid.org.uk  (please note that this site allows you to cover your tracks if you are concerned about anyone tracing your internet logs)

Men

Male helpline 0845 064 6800 (provides a range of services aimed primarily at men experiencing domestic abuse from their partner)  www.mensadviceline.org.uk

Awareness raising materials

Copies of the posters below can be obtained  for free through Sedgefield Community Safety Partnership just call or email.

 

For more information call the: -

Sedgefield Community Partnership Co-ordinator

Tel: 01388 728827

Email: cdrp@sedgefield.gov.uk