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Welcome
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Basildon Women's Aid is a charitable organisation providing a refuge for women and their children who have been victims of domestic violence, which may be physical, mental or sexual.
Many hundreds of women have taken refuge with us since the refuge opened in 1977. The refuge offers an escape route from violence and a chance to seek alternatives to a life of danger, isolation and fear.
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Almost all domestic violence is directed by men against women, but it can and does occur in lesbian and gay relationships and in a very small minority of cases, by women against men. Although this web-site can be used by everyone who is in a violent relationship, it is mainly addressing women.
IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO LIVE FREE FROM FEAR.
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Oliver!
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A huge thank you to Actz Entertainment Agency and all cast and crew who have volunteered their time to put on this fantastic show for 2 nights at the Towngate Theatre.
For more details click here
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Training Days
At Basildon Women’s Aid we are proud of our reputation for hosting domestic abuse conferences that challenge our delegates and broaden their knowledge of all aspects of gender based violence. Our programme for 2011 is entitled ‘Hidden in plain sight’. The 2011 keynote speakers are at the forefront of national and local domestic abuse issues.
Once again the training sessions are aimed at individuals and organisations and provide comprehensive local, regional and international information and networking. Intended for professionals and service providers from the statutory and voluntary sectors, the 2011 Training Sessions are designed to raise awareness of the dynamics and diversity that have an impact on domestic abuse victims and the community.
All our sessions feature the services that are available to victims (and perpetrators) and how YOU can make a positive difference.
Veiw our Events Calendar for more information
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 2011 Domestic Abuse Training Days Flyer.pdf
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Donations
If you have any old working mobile phones, with chargers, please donate them to BWA. Also any unused sim cards are useful to us.
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| Please call: 01268 581591 if you would like to donate. |
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