Are you experiencing Domestic Violence?
Would it help to talk to someone?
STEPPING STONES
Support Group
Please call our FREE 24hr helpline on:
0800 389 5790 (this number will not appear on your phone bill)
All calls are treated in the strictest confidence.
We understand the difficulties you may be facing. It may not have been easy to visit this web site.
At Stepping Stones we are aware that not all problems can be solved - if only it were that easy, but sometimes it helps to talk to someone who will just listen.
We are not here to judge you or tell you what to do - those choices are yours alone to make.
Our volunteers are fully trained and are aware of the issues of domestic violence.
In fact, many of them are survivors and have been in similar situations themselves.
Support is out there.
Domestic Violence is not your fault!
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS A CHOICE!
THERE ARE NO EXCUSES |
WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?
Domestic Violence usually happens behind closed doors. it can affect anyone regardless of their age, race, religion, culture, gender, sexuality or social status.
Most Domestic Violence is perpetrated by men against women - usually by a husband, partner or ex-partner. The women become trapped in an abusive situation often feeling that they deserve it, provoke it or that their abusers can not help it.
YOU WILL PROBABLY RECOGNISE SOME OF THE EXAMPLES OF DIFFERENT FORMS OF ABUSE BELOW:
PHYSICAL ABUSE:
Slapping, punching, pinching, poking,
restraining, biting, kicking...
EMOTIONAL ABUSE:
Shouting, name calling, put downs,
humiliation, mind games...
SEXUAL ABUSE:
Forced sexual intercourse or acts,
Unwanted touching, sex against your will, rape...
FINANCIAL ABUSE:
Denied access to money, debts, forced to work,
not allowed to work,
asking for money for personal items...
UNFORTUNATLY, THE ABOVE ARE ONLY A
FEW EXAMPLES - THERE ARE MANY MORE
THAT COULD BE ADDED TO THE LIST.
WHAT DO WE PROVIDE?
One - to -one sessions with a trained volunteer.
A 7 days-a-week 24-hour helpline.
Group meetings on Mondays 10am - 1pm.
A trained worker to tend to your children giving you the opportunity to talk to a volunteer privately.
We arrange outings in the school holidays.
We can make referrals and provide information about any agencies you feel you may need to contact.
FACTS
One in four of all
women will experience Domestic Violence during their life.
In England, a woman is murdered by her partner/ex-partner every three days.
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We are always looking for committed volunteers.
Our organisation is established and well respected.
Our main aims are to offer women who are experiencing domestic violence, support and information so that they can make informed choices about their situation.
So if you feel you could provide a listening ear and help someone, please give us a call on:
01922 406767
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COULD YOU BE A VOLUNTEER?
COULD YOU SPARE A FEW HOURS A WEEK?
COULD YOU BE THERE TO OFFER INDIVIDUAL, NON JUDGEMENTAL SUPPORT? |
