Our vision

Chair’s Report Our vision 2

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CEO’s Report Susan’s Story: A high-risk client 4-5 6

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7 Where we work (with map) 8-9 Mo’s Story: Honour-based violence 10 What is domestic abuse? 11 We need to talk 12-13 Rob’s Story: Up2You client 14 Grants, funding, and partnerships 15 Buy a brick 16 Donate without Dosh 17 Jen’s Story: A refuge client 18-19 A day in the life of a children and 20-21 young person’s worker Why we do what we do 22

There is a long way to go, but we are moving in the right direction. Join us!

Our Mission Here at Stop Domestic Abuse we seek to help all those affected by domestic abuse by providing innovative and unique services. We protect and work with victims as well as helping perpetrators, the police and many other organisations.

Our Values At Stop Domestic Abuse we are committed to: • Equality • Honesty • Respect for individual dignity and diversity • Compassion • Care • Empowering women and children By upholding our commitment to these values we will continue to ensure that our service will be:

• Easily accessible • Continuously improving and innovating • Relevant to the needs of our service users • Of real assistance to women, children, young people, and men

By committing to these values we aim to guarantee that our organisation:

• works in partnership • regularly monitors our services and outcomes • provides services that reflect the diverse needs of the communities we serve • continually lobbies and campaigns • guarantees that everyone we work with counts

And that our organisation:

• Is well managed and provides value for money • Ensures good governance • Is open to progressive and innovative ways of doing things

By dedicating ourselves to our vision to stop domestic abuse and to the values that underpin our work, our team significantly improves the lives of the people who use our services.

NOTE: The case studies featured in this report are real, but the names of individuals have been changed to protect their identity.