Ana’s Story
This is Ana's Story of Refuge and Recovery.
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.
This is Ana's Story of Refuge and Recovery.
Rebecca was recently promoted to Team Coordinator supporting our Criminal Rehabilitation Service in the North-East. She spoke to us about her work.
Claire was recently promoted into her position and spoke to us about her journey so far with Changing Lives
The government’s 2025 Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy is a significant moment for those of us working to tackle adult sexual exploitation
We spoke to Kirsty, one of our colleagues who has committed to her professional development and has recently been promoted within our services.
Changing Lives will begin delivering North Tyneside’s Integrated Domestic Abuse Support Service.
Beyond just a place to stay, our work at Changing Lives is about person-centred support to help people to make a real and lasting change in their lives.
Our work is about more than just a place to say - it's about regaining confidence, independence and building community.
17 December marks International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers (IDEVASW): a day to recognise the ongoing realities many sex workers face, and to reaffirm the importance of safety for all.
Two of our services joint forces to conduct research on individuals’ aged 18+ the experiences of technology-facilitated domestic abuse and online harms.
Everyone deserves a suitable and safe place to call home, including survivors of sexual exploitation. A briefing from the Adult Sexual Exploitation (ASE) Partnership one year ago revealed that women facing ASE are at a higher risk of hidden homelessness and often enter ‘sex for rent’ arrangements, where housing/accommodation is provided for free or at a discount in exchange for sexual services.
The ASE Partnership explore measures which could be put in place at each stage of support to prevent the cycle created by experiences of trauma.