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Easter Eggs and donations: Thanks from WAITS
We are amazed by the generous support this Easter. Donations of eggs had been given to our refuges across Birmingham and the children of the service users of WAITS.
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Impact Factory: Training for the service users of WAITS
WAITS were absolutely overwhelmed when a simple enquiry led to the offer of not one but TWO sessions of pro bono training from Impact Factory for the service users of WAITS.
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Sexual abuse and personal safety helplines
See the information in this article for details on sexual abuse and personal safety helplines. The link at the bottom of this page will take you to the full article showing even more details.
Shop & Support WAITS with Easyfundraising
You can easily help raise money to support our critical work with vulnerable women, simply by doing something that we all do on a regular basis… Our shopping.
A big THANK YOU from WAITS to our supporters’
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a 20% rise in domestic abuse. WAITS staff have been operating throughout the pandemic - supporting, advocating, and empowering service users.
Labour urges Priti Patel to act on domestic abuse during lockdown
Experts have warned that abusers and their partners having to self-isolate together at home may lead to an increase in abusive behaviour and violence because of the pressure-cooker effect of being trapped indoors.
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