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Solace is a leading specialist charity in the UK supporting women and children experiencing domestic abuse and sexual violence. Whatever form violence comes in. www.solacewomensaid.org
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Solace @solacewomensaid.bsky.social · Dec 5
We are Solace, a leading, intersectional feminist, UK charity specialising in supporting women and children experiencing domestic abuse and sexual violence. If you want to keep up to date with our work, follow us here where we will be sharing how to get support and updates on our work and the sector
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Court backlogs continue to have devastating and traumatising effects on survivors' experiences with the justice system. Listen to Bella, who was supported by Solace, talk to Ashna Hurynag at Sky News about the effect of a 10-year delay between reporting and court date
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Report says court backlog is unmanageable and 'harming victims'
YouTube video by Sky News
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March 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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This Valentine’s Day, what’s being served isn’t always love.

Some relationships start with grand gestures but leave you feeling trapped. Love should never come with manipulation.

#ValentinesMenu
February 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Today's National Audit Office report confirms what we already know: violence against women and girls is a growing epidemic to which the government response has been historically inadequate. Our Director of Services, Jen Cirone, discusses this on Sky News from 1:54:09: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb9r...
Today’s National Audit Office report confirms what we already know: violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a growing epidemic, to which the government response has been historically inadequate. Despite commitments made in the VAWG Strategy, progress has been slow, disjointed, and lacking in meaningful impact. Without a clear understanding of what works, a joined-up approach, or proper engagement with experts and frontline organisations, we will not see the change that survivors desperately need. We hope that the current government's commitment to halve VAWG in the next decade will lead to significant progress. However, this will only be possible with a whole-society approach, with urgent investment in sustainable funding for specialist services, prevention and early intervention through education, and a justice system that truly protects survivors. Solace continues to support survivors amid continued demand and limited resources, but we need a detailed and long term cross-government effort to truly tackle VAWG. Survivors deserve better now, not years from now.
January 31, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Listen in to BBC Woman's Hour to hear Solace Director, Rebecca Goshawk, discussing the need to prioritise accessible accommodation for survivors with disabilities www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

#DomesticAbuse #Refuge #Survivor #EndVAWG #VAWG
Woman's Hour - Women’s refuges and disability, Aisling Walsh, Roxanne de Bastion - BBC Sounds
Why women with disabilities are impacted more by domestic abuse
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January 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Harpreet’s story is upsetting and, unfortunately, all too common. Migrant women are particularly vulnerable to domestic abuse as their immigration status can be deliberately exploited by perpetrators and access to support is often limited.

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Migrant domestic abuse survivors 'need more support'
A domestic abuse survivor says her husband threatened to have her deported if she reported the abuse.
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January 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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We have a newsletter out now! Read all of our recent newsletters and sign up to receive future ones so you can keep up to date with what's happening at Solace at the following link: www.solacewomensaid.org/our-newslett...

#SolaceNewsletter #CharityNews #EndVAWG
January 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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We welcome the Domestic Abuse Commissioner's report, which reveals what women's organisations know all too well: the shocking failures of a criminal justice system that so often fails survivors of domestic abuse.
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We welcome the Domestic Abuse Commissioner's report, which reveals what women's organisations know all too well: the shocking failures of a criminal justice system that so often fails survivors of domestic abuse. The finding that only 4% of police officers accused of domestic abuse have been dismissed is deeply concerning and highlights a systemic lack of accountability. Survivors face endless barriers – from poor enforcement of protective orders to dangerous delays in court – leaving many without the safety and justice they deserve. We stand with the Domestic Abuse Commissioner in calling for urgent reform to make the system accountable, consistent, and transparent. The Government must act now to implement tougher scrutiny measures, ensure fair funding for specialist support services, and restore survivors’ faith in a system that has continuously let them down.
January 24, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Solace stands in solidarity with @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social against the hateful and misogynistic abuse she is receiving from the far right.

We continue to provide support for survivors and campaign for societal change so that all women and children can live safe lives free from abuse.

#EndVAWG
Solace stands in solidarity with @jessphillipsmp against the hateful and misogynistic abuse she is receiving from the far right. Violence against women and girls is a very real and pervasive issue in our society, which Phillips has dedicated much of her career to addressing. Weaponising it to attack her with baseless accusations undermines the experiences of survivors and distracts from the real problem of male violence. We will continue to provide support for survivors and campaign for societal change so that all women and children can live safe lives free from abuse.
January 9, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Christmas can be a particularly isolating time for those experiencing #domesticabuse. Our Camden Refuges Service Manager, Kalina Shah, writes about how we make sure the women and children in our refuges feel safe & supported through the festive period and all year round
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For women living in refuges, this is how we bring Christmas spirit
We want to offer a sense of normality to survivors, especially during a time of the year that can be very isolating.
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December 24, 2024 at 11:47 AM
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Our incredible ambassador, Rehema, took part in this roundtable on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), hosted by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

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Activists Roundtable: Let’s talk about violence against women and girls.
YouTube video by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
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December 18, 2024 at 2:31 PM
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We have a newsletter out now! Read all of our recent newsletters and sign up to receive future ones so you can keep up to date with what's happening at Solace www.solacewomensaid.org/our-newslett...
#SolaceNewsletter #CharityNews #EndVAWG
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December 18, 2024 at 9:09 AM
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🗞️ Front page news: the results from our Women’s Rough Sleeping Census with SHP show the number of women sleeping rough is nearly double Govt figures. Women’s homelessness is a gendered crisis - we need safe housing, trauma-informed support & urgent action on #VAWG.
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Hidden homeless crisis as hundreds more women sleep rough than official stats
A week-long charity census by the Single Homeless Project and Solace Women's Aid discovered more than 1,000 females had been on the streets – far higher than the government’s own count
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December 17, 2024 at 1:28 PM
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Human rights affect people everywhere, every day. They play a critical role as a preventative, protective and transformative force for good. It serves as a day to reflect on the progress made in promoting human rights and to highlight the challenges that persist.
December 10, 2024 at 2:15 PM
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This week, @skynewsrss.bsky.social featured our Young Women's ISVA, Raffy Elliston, discussing the latest CPS announcement on proposed support for survivors of rape and sexual offences.
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Backlog of rape and sexual offences in crown courts is 'totally unacceptable', chief prosecutor says
The backlog of rape and sexual offence cases in the nation’s crown courts is "totally unacceptable", England’s chief prosecutor Stephen Parkinson has said.
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December 6, 2024 at 3:56 PM
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Our Survivor Ambassador, Sam, talking about the importance of our #IseeMaya campaign. Donate £20 or more to our #IseeMaya campaign and you can receive your own special Maya tree ornament, donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05.... Show your solidarity with survivors this Christmas.

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December 6, 2024 at 11:12 AM
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@londondailynews.bsky.social has highlighted our campaign showing that 1 in 2 women will experience emotional abuse. You can help Solace support survivors - and anything you donate until the 10th of December will be doubled! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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London-based charity raises awareness of emotional abuse this christmas | London Daily News
Solace, a leading specialist charity supporting survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence, is calling on people to recognise signs of emotional abuse this Christmas and to donate to receive thei...
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December 5, 2024 at 4:41 PM
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We are Solace, a leading, intersectional feminist, UK charity specialising in supporting women and children experiencing domestic abuse and sexual violence. If you want to keep up to date with our work, follow us here where we will be sharing how to get support and updates on our work and the sector
December 5, 2024 at 4:33 PM
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Solace is leaving X (formerly Twitter). We are still here for survivors - if you need to use our services including our free and confidential advice line, contact us on 0808 802 5565 or [email protected]. To keep up with our work, follow us here and @ solacewomensaid on Instagram & TikTok
December 4, 2024 at 4:52 PM
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While spiking is already illegal, making it a specific offence highlights its severity. Training hospitality workers is a positive step but more is needed to ensure women are safe in all spaces. Sustained action is needed to tackle violence against women & girls www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Drink spiking to be made criminal offence as Starmer pledges crackdown
Prime minister laid out plans to chief constables, transport bosses and industry executives in Downing Street on Monday
www.independent.co.uk
November 26, 2024 at 11:05 AM
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Shame is never on the victim/survivor. At Solace we listen, we believe and we never judge. If you need support then contact us on: [email protected] or call 0808 802 5565.
#EndVAWG

(references: ONS, Refuge, FearFree, NCDV, IOPC)
November 14, 2024 at 3:24 PM