Rape and sexual abuse services

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North Wales Women's Centre

Multi-service centre for women providing information, support, advocacy, training and referrals on issues relating to work, health and wellbeing. Women can learn new skills in an environment that encourages socialising, supportiveness, dignity and respect. Support around homelessness, domestic abuse and difficulties which may result or have resulted in women breaking the law.

Together Women Project - Hull

One stop, women only community based service for women involved in the criminal justice system. Anger management, assertiveness, self-esteem & confidence building. Parenting skills. Basic English, maths & computer skills. Help with job applications & interview skills. Drug & alcohol course. Money management. Self harm, substance misuse, single parents, surviving abuse, domestic violence groups.

Together Women Project - Keighley

One stop, women only community based service for women involved in the criminal justice system. Anger management, assertiveness, self-esteem & confidence building. Parenting skills. Basic English, maths & computer skills. Help with job applications & interview skills. Drug & alcohol course. Money management. Self harm, substance misuse, single parents, surviving abuse, domestic violence groups.

Together Women Project - Sheffield

One stop, women only community based service for women involved in the criminal justice system. Anger management, assertiveness, self-esteem & confidence building. Parenting skills. Basic English, maths & computer skills. Help with job applications & interview skills. Drug & alcohol course. Money management. Self harm, substance misuse, single parents, surviving abuse, domestic violence groups.

Inspire Project - Brighton

Works to divert vulnerable and disadvantaged women from custody, reduce first time entry in to the criminal justice system & reduce reapeat re-offending. One-to-one counselling, group work, support with benefits, finance, debt, open access drop-in, alcohol support group, family & parenting support. Specialist support for women who have been victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse & sex workers.

Rahab Project

Support, befriending and advocacy for women who have been exploited in the sex industry (ie through prostitution, trafficking and sex work). Outreach teams every Tuesday 10pm-12 midnight, monthly Thursdays 10pm-11pm, fortnightly Fridays 10pm-1am. Daytime support ranges from prison visiting to advocacy.

Safe Exit

Diversion Scheme - practical, supportive alternative to the criminal justice system for women arrested for soliciting or loitering for the purposes of prostitution. Supports women to access appropriate services, with long term aim of empowering women to change their lifestyles & exit prostitution. Assisted Reporting Scheme - enables women involved in prostitution to report offences against them.

The Cyrenians - WoW (Women Outside Walls)

Specialist services for women involved in the Criminal Justice system, aimed at diverting women from custody in Newcastle and reducing rates of re-offending. Needs-led service tackles complex personal and social needs, raises self confidence and self esteem, develops basic personal key skills, introduces meaningful activity, engages in learning and supports sustained improvement.