A Safe Space in practice
One of VOICES' Trustees gives their personal view of what safe spaces can provide for people recovering from domestic abuse
A Safe Space in practice
One of VOICES' Trustees gives their personal view of what safe spaces can provide for people recovering from domestic abuse
My understanding of a safe space is one in which a person not only feels physical and emotionally safe, but one in which they can recover and grow. It needs to be a place of warmth, shelter, nourishment and compassion. No two people will have exactly the same requirements to feel safe, so the space has to be flexible enough to meet individual needs. The space needs to be one in which the individual can feel secure enough to explore who they are, what their needs and desires are; to challenge their own internal monologues and to realise their full potential
This service has saved my mental health and has provided a safe service whilst helping with coping mechanisms for the future.
- Lena
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Christmas and New Year contacts
VOICES will be closed for some days over Christmas and New Year. We wish all our wonderful clients, partners and supporters a peaceful and healthy holiday. Please find the details of our opening hours and contact information during the period here. Contact details for other specialist services are available on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/voicescharity
Survivor-led organisations deserve safe spaces
VOICES is calling for whole community support to ensure organisations created by and for survivors of domestic abuse can flourish in safety.
A German school’s initiative for safety in public spaces
A vocational school in Hennef, Germany marked the 40th anniversary of the 16 Days of Activism with an unusual and inspiring initiative. The institution is one among a national network of “Courage Schools”, and their campaign showed that combatting violence against women and girls is everybody’s business.