What we do
Leaving an abusive relationship is a process. It can look different for everyone. That’s why we work individually and confidentially with each survivor to tailor a plan that meets her needs.
Supporting survivors every step of the way.
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Our services
Supporting those who have experienced abuse is at the core of everything we do. We mainly support women and children, but our community services also extend to men.
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Our mission
Domestic abuse and violence against women and girls will only end when we create gender equality. Refuge is committed to a world where domestic abuse and violence against women and girls is not tolerated, and where women and children can live in safety.
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A glance at what we did during the COVID-19 lockdown…
In a period unlike any other, when many at-risk women and children were forced into lockdown and isolation with their abusers due to COVID-19, Refuge stepped up to meet the unprecedented need for support.
We maintained a place of safety for women and children:
- 48 refuges
- 22 local authorities
- 348 units of accommodation
And despite COVID-19 restrictions, we delivered results:
- 109 risk assessments attended
- 519 perpetrators charged
- 157 guilty verdicts
Traffic to our Helpline website remains well above pre-pandemic levels:
- 10,500 average visits per month in Jan-Mar 2020
- 73,600 average visits per month in Apr 2020 – Feb 202
So we launched a live chat service to meet the demands and offer a silent, real-time alternative to survivors who don’t feel safe calling on the phone.