The Role of an IDVA
Marking Day 12 of the 16 Days of Action 2023, Service manager Nichola David talks about the role of the IDVA to advocate for people facing domestic abuse to #ChangeTheStory for women.
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We use our voice to speak up about homelessness because we've been on the frontline of it for over 55 years. This is what we're doing and saying. For media enquiries, get in touch with our Communications Team.
The Reality of Women in the Criminal Justice System #ChangeTheStory
Our Women's Criminal Justice Service Managers share some of the stories of the women they've supported, with a view to shedding some light on the reality of how women come to be involved in the Criminal Justice System.
Changing Lives Doncaster Champion #SolidarityWithSisters
Senior BAME Support Worker Sharon Wilson talks about her work in our Doncaster Women's Centre and Community Hub on building trusting relationships founded on solidarity.
#ChangeTheStory – Diversion Assists Desistance
On day 4 of the 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence, Criminal Justice Area Manager Lisa Boyack discusses the importance of diversion schemes to prevent women from circumstances that mean re-offending is likely.
The STAGE Partnership Launch Report to Shine Light on the Experiences of Women who have been Groomed for Sexual Exploitation
A new report published by the STAGE Project shines a light on the experience of women who have been targeted, groomed and sexually exploited across the North East and Yorkshire, and calls for urgent change.
A Safe Place To Stay – Is Safe Accommodation Accessible For Everyone?
Our Middlesbrough Refuge Service Manager Ellie Temple considers the effect of the current economic climate on providing specialist provision, and the real need for adequate funding to #ChangeTheStory for survivors.
Our Response to the Autumn Statement 2023
Our Policy Manager, Philippa Rousell, reflects on the 2023 Autumn Statement.
Transforming Together
We’re delighted to launch Transforming Together: Building place-based networks to improve services for women, a new phase to our Transforming Services project together with Changing Lives.
Changing Lives Welcome Ex-Rally Driving Champion as New Ambassador
Changing Lives is teaming up with former Rally Driving Champion, Penny Mallory, to help drive up awareness of its work in supporting thousands of people around the country.
New STAGE briefings: Exploring access to housing and the age of transition for women who’ve experienced sexual exploitation
In the latest blog from STAGE, the team introduces two new research briefings on the experiences of women facing sexual exploitation in the age of transition from childhood to adulthood and the barriers women face when seeking housing support.
A New Approach to Justice
Our Policy Manager, Philippa Rousell, responds to the government’s recent announcement on plans to tackle the prison crisis.
Changing Lives launch Individual Placement and Support service alongside Aspire in Doncaster
Changing Lives is excited to announce its launch of our new Individual Placement and Support (IPS) service in Doncaster delivered with our drug and alcohol services partner, Aspire.