This #TalkMoneyWeek we have published a joint briefing with Aberlour Children's Charity and Financially Included on #CoercedDebt. Coerced debt is a form of domestic abuse that exploits women's economic inequality keeps them trapped. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eeXanFJb
About us
Scottish Women's Aid is the lead organisation in Scotland working towards the prevention of domestic abuse. We play a vital role campaigning and lobbying for effective responses to domestic abuse. An important aspect of our work is ensuring that women and children with experience of domestic abuse get the services they need, both from local Women’s Aid groups and from the agencies they are likely to contact. Our members are local Women’s Aid groups which provide specialist services to women, children and young people. These include safe refuge accommodation, information and support. We provide advice, information, training and publications to members and non-members. Scottish Women’s Aid works to end violence against women by tackling its root cause, which is gender inequality. We do this by: Promoting women’s equality and children’s rights. Campaigning for responses which actively prevent violence against women. Working to ensure that services are available to women, young people and children with experience of domestic abuse. Providing services and advice to our members.
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http://www.scottishwomensaid.org.uk
External link for Scottish Women's Aid
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Edinburgh
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1976
- Specialties
- domestic abuse, campaigns, lobbying, membership support, training, public speaking, conferences and events, legal issues, housing, research, welfare, and violence against women
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Primary
Get directions
132 Rose Street
2nd Floor
Edinburgh, EH2 3JD, US
Employees at Scottish Women's Aid
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If you want to play a part in helping women and children rebuild their lives after domestic abuse, then a job with Women's Aid might be for you. There are roles with our groups across the country. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ebEcDpXw
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⏰ There’s less than a week left to sign up for our full-day training: Stop Blaming Mothers and Ignoring Fathers — designed for anyone working with families affected by domestic abuse. In this workshop, you’ll learn hands-on strategies to improve your organisation’s policies, help your team work better together, and build a shared approach within your community. 😊 National Conference attendees get a £25 discount! 👉 Learn more and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e93SRM5M
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🗓️Save the Date: Friday 6 December 2024 Next month, we will be hosting our third annual #ForThemAll online vigil, to honour and remember all the women and children who have lost their lives because of domestic abuse. See below for more information about how you can promote the vigil and participate on the night: 🔗https://bit.ly/4eSBv26
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🎉 Join us for an exclusive workshop, the day after our National Conference: Stop Blaming Mothers and Ignoring Fathers - A Transformative Approach to Domestic Abuse and Children 🎉 📝 In this insightful, one-day session designed for decision-makers, managers, and frontline staff, David Mandel, the creator of the Safe & Together Model, will guide you through key themes that are transforming domestic abuse interventions: ✨ Special Offer for National Conference attendees: Enjoy a £25 discount on workshop registration! 👉 Learn more and reserve your spot today! https://lnkd.in/e93SRM5M
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📣Join us to find out how your organisation can be part of a new programme to transform workforce practice. The newly launched Kitemark Accreditation is an essential tool designed to equip and empower organisations with the knowledge and skills needed to address gender inequality and to prevent and respond effectively to violence against women and girls (VAWG). This month we are launching a webinar series to share info on how to get involved and how you can take steps towards safer and more equal outcomes for your workplace and community. 🔗https://lnkd.in/eZR7EszJ Thursday 14th November, 14:00 – 14:30 Tuesday 19th November, 14:00 – 14:30 Thursday 5th December, 14:30 – 15:00 #DeliveringEquallySafe #VAWG
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🎟️ There’s only 1 week to book for our full-day catered training: Stop Blaming Mothers and Ignoring Fathers – a must for professionals working with families impacted by domestic abuse. You’ll leave with concrete strategies for transforming your organisational policies and practices, as well as tools to assist you in building a strong common language across your agency and community. 😊 £25 discount for National Conference attendees! 👉 Learn more & book: https://lnkd.in/e93SRM5M
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We know that when you're experiencing domestic abuse it can feel like you're totally alone. We want you to know we're here for you, 24/7. Scotland's Domestic Abuse & Forced Marriage Helpline: 0800 027 1234 Email & web chat: http://sdafmh.org.uk Text/WhatsApp 07401 288 595
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Like and share if you agree with this comment from a young domestic abuse survivor on child contact! 🎤The SWA National Conference is just around the corner! Check out our incredible line-up of speakers and panellists, and secure your spot today 👉 https://lnkd.in/e93SRM5M
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Do you want to support people affected by domestic abuse and forced marriage? Could you be there during the quiet hours of the night, to offer vital support when many services aren’t available? If you’re looking for flexible, remote work that fits around your life while making a real difference, we want to hear from you. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e6z_HM5T
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