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By Rising Sun Domestic Violence and Abuse Service
Funding for fire door retainers to ensure fire safety at our secure accommodation for homeless young women who have experienced domestic abuse and who are pregnant or have a young baby.
The young women who stay at our supported accommodation are pregnant, with no family support, and a history of domestic abuse. Their chaotic family situations result in homelessness and increased vulnerability to abuse. Once homeless, young women also face risk of school/societal disengagement, mental health issues, and drug/alcohol misuse. Early intervention is key to breaking this cycle. Installing door retainers will improve the safety of the women during their stay with us, holding doors in the open position and releasing the door in the case of a fire. This would stop the spread of a fire and reassure the women that they are in a safe environment, secure from abuse whilst we help them develop the skills they need to lead independent lives and find long term homes for themselves and their children. No other service like this exists locally, and this group of vulnerable young women is at high risk of abuse, exacerbated by COVID 19 lockdown restrictions.
What we'll deliver:
Why it's a great idea:
Our supported accommodation will alleviate the immediate risk of domestic abuse and homelessness, by providing a safe and secure environment for young mothers and their babies to heal and grow. In addition to living in safe and comfortable supported accommodation, our young women will benefit from improved access to formal and informal education opportunities, social and therapeutic care and skilled professional support. By staying with us, the lives, aspirations and futures of vulnerable young women will be changed. They will leave with improved independent living skills and parenting confidence; increased ability to recognise the signs of abusive relationships; and increased life aspirations. Giving young mothers independence and breaking the cycle of abuse in future generations.
Steps to get it done:
Domestic abuse is widespread and chronically under reported. In England and Wales an estimated 1.6m women aged 16-74 experienced domestic abuse in the last year (ONS, 2019). Fire door retainers, also called fire door holders, hold fire doors open safely and legally. A fire door retainer automatically allows the door to close in the event of a fire alarm sounding to prevent the spread of fire, ensuring compliance with fire regulations.
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VolunteerRising Sun Domestic Violence and Abuse Service aims to provide a safe future for survivors of domestic abuse in Canterbury, Ashford and Folkestone & Hythe.
It feels like every week you hear another story about a woman being killed by a current or former partner. Every day women and children are suffering the trauma of living in an unliveable situation, feeling trapped and unbelieved.
Rising Sun are here to change that. We provide specialist domestic abuse support to survivors aged 5 and above, helping them towards safety, recovery and to rebuild their lives. We ensure every survivor is listened to, believed and can access the support they need to find peace from the trauma of the past.
Domestic abuse is a pattern of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and violent behaviour, including sexual violence, by a current or ex-partner, or by a family member. The majority of survivors we support are women but anyone can be a victim of domestic abuse, regardless of age, gender or sexuality, and we support anyone who has been affected by this insidious crime.
Our dedicated team of specialist and trauma-informed Independent Domestic Violence Advocates, Outreach and Support Workers are incredibly experienced, knowledgeable and highly-trained in the nuances of domestic abuse, offering support that isn’t available from generic services. Our services, which include 1:1 counselling, mentoring, group support, drop-in services, 1:1 support in the community, emergency safeguarding, supported accommodation for young women and more, are a lifeline to almost 2,000 survivors and their families each year.
Project Owner: Rising Sun Domestic Violence and Abuse Service The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
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