Empowering Women to Move Away from Abuse - Her Centre Services

Her Centre, a registered charity, empowers women in Greenwich to address domestic and sexual abuse through advocacy, support services, counseling, and women-only classes. The organization offers specialized programs, including the Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocacy Service (IDSVA), housing support, and help for children and young girls affected by abuse. With a focus on providing practical assistance, emotional support, and legal advice, Her Centre aims to help women rebuild their lives and address broader issues of violence against women and girls.

• Empowerment
• Domestic Abuse
• Advocacy
• Womens Support
• Charity

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1. Her Centre Services and Equalities Registered Charity Number: 1070755 1

2. Her Centre services Her Centre empowers women to move away from abuse and forward with their lives. Based in Greenwich, we offer: Domestic and sexual abuse advocacy from 13 years and older and support for children Support and social groups, counselling Forums on women s issues Free women only classes Registered Charity Number: 1070755 2

3. Her Centre Our services are in demand: in 2022/23 Women engaged by IDSVA services Referrals (all referrals contacted at least 3 times) including self referrals Attendees at Training and Events Took up Group or One to One Counselling Women engaged for support addressing wider VAWG 856 1116 566 103 114 Registered Charity Number: 1070755 3

4. IDSVA - What we provide The Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocacy Service (IDSVA) provides: Risk Assessment & MARAC Representation Practical help & information Emotional Support and awareness raising Advice on Family legal issues Support at County, Magistrates & Crown Court Assistance with Housing Support Groups, Counselling and work placement Registered Charity Number: 1070755 4

5. Other specialist IDSVA posts Her Centre also provides: A Children s IDVA working with children refer Nicole.Nwafor@royalgreenwich.gov.uk A sexual violence advocate working with stalking and stranger abuse - open referrals A young IDVA supporting 13 to 19 year old girls open referrals Housing IDVA service with Housing Inclusion Registered Charity Number: 1070755 5

6. One Stop Shop and GPs One Stop Shop Drop-in on Fridays 10 to 12 at YMCA Woolwich and Wednesdays at St Mary CC in Eltham and Moorings in Thamesmead Help from a family solicitor and IDSVA Health IDSVA Running GP training and taking GP referrals Registered Charity Number: 1070755 6

7. How to refer Our young IDSVA and Sexual abuse advocate take open referrals Our One Stop Shop is the best starting point if someone wants legal advice or just has questions For women at high risk, please do a MARAC referral to MARAC- Referrals@royalgreenwich.gov.uk Registered Charity Number: 1070755 7

8. Outreach Our Outreach coordinator helps women rebuilding their lives Help to find qualifications and work placements through information days English, IT, parenting and confidence classes Links to women s social groups including new communities groups Contact julia@hercentre.org for more info Registered Charity Number: 1070755 8

9. Training we offer Our Basic English classes run for 10 weeks 3 times a year including a speaking class We also are setting up money management Our 4-week confidence building classes help women find their voice again Basic IT classes help women manage finances, benefits and payments online Parenting power course helps rebuild families Registered Charity Number: 1070755 9

10. Groups for women Her Centre also provides A women s social group to build friendships Groups run by volunteers from new communities to engage all women Group events and activities such as our holiday celebration and seaside trips Open Forums open to all, on key women s issues Registered Charity Number: 1070755 10

11. Her Centre For general domestic abuse questions Greenwich fund the DV helpline on 0208 317 8273 For more info on Her Centre services contact us on 0203 260 7772 Any Questions? Registered Charity Number: 1070755 11