Domestic abuse continues to torment many of our friends, family members, colleagues and neighbours behind closed doors. Abuse is felt by many from all areas of society but women are disproportionately impacted – with the 2020 Crime Survey for England and Wales noting that 1.6 million women reported experiencing domestic abuse. Through campaign work, offering resources and calling for donations, Women's Aid is able to help women on a national scale with practical information and emotional support. Thanks to donations, Women's Aid was able to expand the use of their live chat service which now offers a confidential chatroom 10-6pm, seven days a week, including bank holidays, for women to connect with a fully trained female support worker. The money has also allowed the team to expand and waiting times have been cut. Senior support worker Kat oversees a team of support workers, as well as delivering live chat and other direct services at Women's Aid. Speaking to The Mirror, she says: "The end goal for me is to give women enough options and choices that they can make their own decisions. Women can feel protected by the option to remain anonymous ( Image: pexels.com) "Because they're being so controlled,… Read full this story
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