Partnership Working Cheshire Without Abuse is committed to working collaboratively to provide the best possible service for anyone affected by domestic abuse. We work alongside other agencies such as the Police, Adult and Children’s Social Care, Health Services, Housing Providers and Voluntary Organisations. We appreciate the generous support and donations from the local community and gratefully accept donations including, monetary, clothing, and household.
Did you know? • It is recognised that 1 in 4 women experience domestic abuse in their lifetime. • In families where abuse occurs, more than 80% of children will be in the same or next room when it happens.
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• The impact of domestic abuse on adults and children is deep and long lasting. An estimated 70% of perpetrators and 75% of victims will have experienced or witnessed domestic abuse within their families during childhood. • Domestic Abuse can take many forms including physical violence, financial and economic abuse, psychological abuse REPRODUCTIVE and sexual abuse. • We define domestic abuse to mean family members linked to one another by blood, marriage or relationship. Abuse can be from a partner, ex partner, sibling, parent or other relative. • Whilst it is true that victims of domestic abuse are predominantly female, men can also experience domestic abuse. It is our commitment that whilst domestic abuse continues to be a problem in our society that we will continue supporting those in need. Our aim is to break the cycle and improve the lives of those affected.
I thought I was going to die, I felt so alone with nowhere to turn Cheshire Without Abuse made me realise I had a choice”
Want To Know More? For more information or to make a referral to our service please contact us at: Cheshire Without Abuse Telephone: 01270 250391 Fax: 01270 501076 Email: info@cheshirewithoutabuse.org.uk Web: www.cheshirewithoutabuse.org.uk Postal Address: P O Box 158, Crewe, CW1 4FB Registered Charity Number: 508087
Cheshire Without Abuse
24 Hour Helpline 01270 250390
24 Hour Helpline 01270 250390
Changing lives in Cheshire East
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ABOUT US
The helpline was a lifesaver. I was fine 9-5 when he was at work. It was midnight on Friday that I needed support. I feel more confident now.”
Cheshire Without Abuse (CWA) is a charity working in the Cheshire East area. We support women, Cheshire men and children whose lives have Without Abuse been affected by domestic abuse. Changing lives in Cheshire East
The charity Cheshire Without Abuse was formally known as Crewe Women’s Aid and founded by the late Lily Jones in 1977. Since this time there have been many changes to our service. As a charity we have responded positively to these changes, however unfortunately the demand for our service continues to increase year on year.
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Because I’m a man I thought no one would understand.”
OUR SERVICES Cheshire Without Abuse (CWA) operates from our Lily Jones Support Centre based in Crewe, Cheshire. It is from our support centre which we are able to offer and run our wide ranging therapeutic services. Including: • Support meetings • Recovery programmes for adults and children • Counselling • Drop-in sessions • Training • Change programmes for adults with abusive behaviours • Children and young people activities and programmes.
What can we do to help? We work alongside clients of domestic abuse to improve their lives. We offer safe, temporary crisis accommodation to women, men and children fleeing domestic abuse. We can offer a one-to-one support service which is there to provide aftercare to families who are re-housed within the local area, together with families already living in the community who are referred to us. We know that domestic abuse is a complicated issue and that there are additional pressures around housing, money and many other issues.
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I don’t have to put up with abuse, a CWA made me realise that.”
CWA’s expert staff will guide you through your options, making sure that the safety of you and your family are the main priority. We can support you on the telephone, or arrange to see you at a neutral safe venue local to you.
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It was hard to talk at first, but once I started it all came out.”
We operate a confidential service and will not share your information without consent unless there is a safeguarding need. We can work with clients still in an abusive relationship and those who have already left or wanting to leave. If you are in need of support please contact us.