SOS DOMESTIC ABUSE PROJECTS 

To provide vouchers to clients to buy their food and essentials. To pay for training and sessions for our CYP Support Practitioner.

We want to help victims of domestic abuse with a series of recovery sessions, covering self esteem, mental health and shared experiences.

Primary Objective would be 1) Build skills and confidence. Stepping Forward will build on the skills the women would have already developed during the Recovery Programme, we all need time to develop ....more

Primary Objective would be 1) Build skills and confidence. Stepping Forward will build on the skills the women would have already developed during the Recovery Programme, we all need time to develop and learn from different people during different times in our life and this group will provide the extended time and introduce new skills. Upon completion of a programme plan we would expect to see short, mid and longer term outcomes achieved. An increase in knowledge; attendees will learn what services are available to support them including child care, how to apply the skills they already have and how to present themselves and the new skills they will learn. It is expected that emotionally they will demonstrate improved coping strategies, reduction in isolation, improved relationships with family and friends, improvement in confidence, assertiveness and self-worth and an improved sense of optimism about what the future hold for them. We would expect to see behavioural changes such as a reduction in repeat abusive relationships, women progressing with a reduced level of support and demonstrating the initiative to seek out new positive opportunities. In the mid to longer term we would expect to see attendees accessing training grants, entering or re-entering the workplace, having access to a higher income than they previously had and being able to manage their money better. With improved knowledge and confidence we would expect to see more opportunities open up for women on Step Forward. Barriers, real or perceived, will be removed and they will have access to training and/or employment opportunities they may not have considered before. With regards to their own health and well-being we would hope to see a measurable improvement in their mental health, improved engagement with mental health services and a reduction in symptoms of anxiety and trauma.

We would like to purchase materials that allow us to provide fun activities for children at our refuge.

Towards delivering Inspiring Families Programme in Southend for families who are experiencing domestic abuse but who wish to stay together.

Funding will be used to provide additional counselling for children who have experienced abuse. We offer one-to-one support, free of charge.

This project provides women’s only support for victims of domestic abuse in Southend, Rochford and Castle Point. It will provide immediate crisis and safety planning for those at risk of further ....more

This project provides women’s only support for victims of domestic abuse in Southend, Rochford and Castle Point. It will provide immediate crisis and safety planning for those at risk of further harm. It will support women to be more aware of their rights and options, advocate on their behalf and undertake preventative work and training with local organisations. Training has also been developed to expand the programme’s reach to work with marginalised groups of women.

This project will support children and young people affected by domestic violence, aiming to identify those at risk as early as possible to reduce the likelihood of behaviour being replicated in ....more

This project will support children and young people affected by domestic violence, aiming to identify those at risk as early as possible to reduce the likelihood of behaviour being replicated in later life. It will address the emotional issues that witnessing or being a victim of domestic violence can cause and promote positive personal relationships. The group will deliver outreach work in schools, training staff to identify children that have experienced domestic violence and running awareness sessions.

over three years towards the salary of a new family case worker at an organisation supporting children and families who have experienced domestic violence in Southend on Sea

Supporting victims of domestic abuse and violence with the aim of addressing their safety and their move away an abusive relationship, whilst also addressing emotional and practical issues

the salaries of the Fledgelings Centre Manager, the Lead Support Worker, Family Support Worker and Children and Young People's Manager, rent, heating, light, refreshments, and course materials for ....more

the salaries of the Fledgelings Centre Manager, the Lead Support Worker, Family Support Worker and Children and Young People's Manager, rent, heating, light, refreshments, and course materials for Parenting Classes and Staying Safe Groups

This continuing and expanding project will provide a one stop shop for female victims of domestic abuse in Southend, through the services of counselling, one to one support, information signposting, ....more

This continuing and expanding project will provide a one stop shop for female victims of domestic abuse in Southend, through the services of counselling, one to one support, information signposting, befriending and support groups as well as a telephone helpline. The Dove Crisis Centre will open for longer hours and employ staff with the required qualifications to achieve its aim of improving the safety and mental well-being of their users.