Announcements

Free travel for those fleeing domestic abuse

2024-10-17T14:18:03Z

Travel to Refuge is an umbrella scheme in which travel companies cover the cost of train or coach tickets for women, men and children escaping domestic abuse travelling to refuge accommodation. It’s made up of two schemes: Rail to R...(read more)

What support is there for Service families facing domestic abuse?

2023-12-01T16:06:30Z

Find out about the domestic abuse support available for Service families. As part of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence campaign, Defence is encouraging anyone affected by domestic abuse to ask for help and to be aware of the diff...(read more)

The Red Chair Project

2023-11-29T11:27:13Z

Would you like to take part in the Red Chair Project? The Red Chair Project is a campaign that runs each year during the UN's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. It involves reserving an empty chair in a public place, alongside in...(read more)

Is it Abuse - Forces Intervention Programme

2023-10-09T04:13:28Z

You may be aware of the domestic abuse charity FearFree (formerly Splitz and FearLess). The charity has worked with Forces families in Wiltshire for many years. They have now obtained funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust to run a ...(read more)

UK Government Emergency Alert Service – Need to Know!

2023-04-04T19:19:47Z

On Sunday 23 April, the UK government is testing an emergency alert service that will cause mobile phones to sound an alarm. For any victim or survivor of domestic abuse with a hidden phone, the sounding of that alarm could be dangerous. The ale...(read more)

MOD Defence Women's Network Event - The Road to Recovery - Surviving Domestic Abuse.

2022-11-18T20:38:14Z

Domestic Abuse - Understanding different types of support available

2021-12-10T11:56:00Z

Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) info SARCs can be accessed by anyone who is a victim/survivor of sexual assault or abuse. However, the NHS notes that awareness that these services exist is still low and they are keen to increase that aw...(read more)

Further Support

2021-12-09T18:41:00Z

There are many organisations that specialise in supporting those who are or have been in an abusive relationship. Attached is a leaflet from ManKind who specialise in male support as well as links to other organisations that specialise in suppo...(read more)

Domestic Abuse - Safety Planning for Survivors

2021-12-09T11:20:00Z

Aurora New Dawn, who currently provide advocacy support to the Armed Forces, provide some tips in this document regarding things to consider as part of a ‘safety plan’. Safety Planning for Survivors living with their abuser in self-isolat...(read more)

Domestic Abuse - Survivors Story - Seeking Support - Reaching out to talk to people

2021-12-08T18:19:00Z

The 16 days of action campaign team have been supported by real survivors of domestic abuse from within Defence to help spread awareness that this is something that affects our people, and to champion their voices in sharing their experienc...(read more)

Domestic Abuse - Survivors Story - Celebrating Survivors - Disclosure story

2021-12-08T11:00:00Z

Domestic Abuse - Understanding the warning signs of an abusive relationship.

2021-12-07T18:23:00Z

Domestic Abuse - A Survivors Story

2021-12-07T16:49:00Z

Domestic Abuse - A Survivors Story - Understanding coercive and controlling behaviour

2021-12-06T18:19:00Z

Domestic Abuse - 16 Days of Action

2021-12-06T08:05:00Z

A series of posters have been published by the MOD to support their 16 Days of Action and to highlight the following: What is Domestic Violence? Who is effected by Domestic Violence? How large is the issue of Domestic Violence? What is emotional abus...(read more)