WWIN Specialist Domestic Abuse Services

Our DART group was looking at feelings today. We created volcanos to show what happens when anger builds up. We look forward to the next group, where we’ll be exploring how we can cope with our difficult emotions and making some stress balls!🌋

DART is a 10-week group, for children and their mothers who have experienced domestic abuse. The group gives children and their mothers an opportunity to talk to each other about domestic abuse, learn to communicate and rebuild their relationship. Please in touch with us, if you’d like to attend future DART groups

Happy Halloween from all of us at WWIN 🎃🕷🧙‍♀️

We have had a spooktacular week so far with lots of fun and frights!

Huge thank you to WWIN Specialist Domestic Abuse Services who have recently worked with us to set up a Ray's Corner in their building's information space. Thank you for your support and for helping to spread the message that support is available. If you are interested in finding out more about Ray's Corner, or how we can work together to set one up in your office, organisation or community space, visit: https://washingtonmind.org.uk/rays-corner-wellbeing-plus/

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What an amazing day at Sunderland event! So many wonderful people and organisations, incredible food and crafts, and great conversations!

Excited to be at the Unity in the Community event in - come down and say hi and get involved in some of the amazing activities, we're talking to people about our work and doing face glitter but there's so much to take part in throughout the day 😊 We're here outside Sunderland Minster, 11am till 2pm today

We are in need of a few different items, if you are having a clear out or are able to donate any of the below items please pop us a message or call us on 0191 4163550

- Women's winter clothes (size 10)
Trousers
Thick coats
Women's Gloves/Hats/Scarves

- Home Decorations (we are hoping to add a pop of colour)
Wall Mirror
Curtains
Living Room Cushions
Decorative Accessories

And finally,
- Halloween Decorations 🎃🕷

Thank you again for your ongoing support ❤️

Want to join our fantastic team of volunteers? 🌟

We’re looking for confident, outgoing individuals with excellent communication skills to join our wonderful team of volunteers.

We would love individuals who are passionate about raising awareness around Domestic Abuse to join a small team of Community Engagement Volunteers!

For more information or to request to an application form please contact [email protected]

Can you help? We are looking for donations of bucket and spades for our family event - please pop us a message or call us on the details below if you are able to support!

As always, thank you for your generosity we really appreciate all of the support 🖤

Our statement on the recent right-wing extremism in Sunderland:

Our teams at WWIN Specialist Domestic Abuse services in Sunderland have been supporting women, children and families in the aftermath of the horrific racist and Islamophobic violence in the city last weekend. Racist and Islamophobic incidents have continued, targeting victims and survivors who have already been traumatised by male violence. We expect reports of domestic abuse to increase as those feeling emboldened and empowered by their own, or by watching others’, behaviour at the weekend will not stop at the front door.

Our thoughts are still with the three young girls who were murdered in Southport last Monday. Elsie Dot, Bebe and Alice should be here today. Our thoughts are with them, their families and all those who knew them.

That this racist violence has followed those horrific murders, is of further distress to our team and the survivors we support. We are appalled that their murders, and more widely the abuse and sexual assault of women and girls, has been used to justify racist and Islamophobic violence. It is incomprehensible that any of these actions could be deemed as a result of caring about the safety of women and children as some have claimed.

We are also heartened to see the amazing response of the majority of people of Sunderland, community groups and volunteers, all standing together against such extremism. Sunderland has long been a port City that has welcomed and travelled to all parts of the world and this racist and Islamophobic violence is not representative of the people who support us and all we do at WWIN. We will continue to ensure WWIN is a safe place for survivors in Sunderland, where all survivors are welcome. We have more in common than that which divides us. We will get through this stronger, together.

6th August 2024 Statement | WWIN 6th August 2024 - Our statement on the recent right-wing extremism in Sunderland

We had a great morning at our monthly coffee morning today 🩷

Our coffee mornings run the first Monday of every month (excluding bank holidays) - come along to our next one for a nice cuppa and chance to meet others!

For more information contact us on 0191 4163550 ☎️

All of us at WWIN have been deeply affected by the events in Southport and our thoughts are with the families of the girls and those who knew them. We have joined Women's Aid and our sister organisations to issue this letter to the government calling for urgent action to tackle violence against women and girls.

Elsie Dot, Bebe, and Alice should be here today.
We need action against men's violence now.

Women's Aid and 76 member organisations issue joint letter to the Home Secretary following the Southport attack demanding it be seen as part of the wider epidemic of violence against women and girls plaguing the country - Women’s Aid Women's Aid and 76 member organisation issue joint letter to the Home Secretary following the Southport attack.

Are you worried about someone else's relationship?

Here are 10 signs to keep an eye out for 👇

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Another highlight from this years Women's Aid conference 👇👇

We caught up with Patron Mel B last week at the

We discussed the important roles families, friends and communities play in supporting victims of domestic abuse. Mel shared insights into the support she received and what she would of found helpful.

We wanted to say a huge thank you for all the support you have given us, you have helped us reach wider audiences and support more families, friends and communities.

We had an incredible time last week attending this years

Over the two day conference we connected with other organisations, shared knowledge and listened to some truly inspirational speakers from all over the UK working towards ending violence against women and girls.

Feeling inspired to see what we can do next. 👏

Come and join us today at the Washington 60 event at Northumbria Playing Fields.. there is food, live music and loads of free activities for the children to be involved in! Why not come along, have a chat and get some free face glitter while you’re there ☀️🎉

At our Survivors Forum yesterday we spent the morning painting inspirational and uplifting quotes onto pebbles, then went on a lovely wellbeing walk and placed around Herrington Park in order to bring a little bit of joy to anyone who may need it. Thank you to the wonderful women who came along - I'm sure you will agree there are some great artists among them!

“Coming to the group has made me feel that domestic abuse is more common than I thought and that I am not the only person this has happened to. I now understand that the abuse wasn’t my fault”

Earlier this week, we finished an evening Freedom Programme and started another daytime group. The Freedom Programme is for women who want to learn more about domestic abuse, recognise warning signs, and improve their self-esteem.

If you are interested in coming along to this group, please contact us on 01914163550 ☎

An interesting blog here from Findaway regarding the relationship between football and domestic abuse, yet a reminder of the stark reality. It is important to remember to keep an eye out on your loved ones during this period ⚽️

Most importantly, if you are worried that someone you know is in an abusive relationship, call Findaway for advice, options and a listening ear on 0300 140 0061 📞

Football and Domestic Abuse - It's coming home, but home isn't always safe For women and children being subjected to domestic abuse the Euros can put them at even greater risk.

We had a great morning getting crafty at our coffee morning today 🕯️🎨

As England take to the pitch today, we want to remind you that we’re here to support all victims of domestic abuse. If you need help during this Euros period, you can contact us 0191 4163550 ⚽️📞

North East: How the Euros can increase domestic violence - video Dailymotion It was reported that domestic abuse levels are higher in the North East compared to the rest of England. If you are seeking aid, you can contact WINN, the specialist domestic abuse service, on 0800 066 5555.