Threatening or obscene messaging includes repeated, unwanted texts, emails, letters or cards experienced by the recipient as threatening or obscene, and causing fear, alarm or distress. It is a rarely examined aspect of intimate partner violence. Led by City, University of London a new study has examined just how common exposure to threatening or obscene messaging from … Continue reading “Report – City, University of London – Receiving threatening or obscene messages from a partner and mental health”

Independent Choices Greater Manchester is grateful for all fundraising donations, however small. We can help to turn these donations into informed, supportive and safe services for victims/survivors and their dependents experiencing domestic abuse. You can help us in a variety of ways: Regular donations Show ongoing support to Independent Choices by setting up regular donations … Continue reading “News – Independent Choices Greater Manchester – how you can help”

Average sentence lengths for violent and sexual offences in England and Wales fell steeply last year as the Covid pandemic also led to a huge slowdown in the number of people dealt with by the criminal justice system. The average custodial sentence length for violent crimes fell by 22% to 18.5 months and the figure … Continue reading “Report – Ministry of Justice – Sentences for violent and sexual crimes fall sharply in England and Wales”

An estimated 1.6 million women experienced domestic abuse in England and Wales in the year ending March 2020 (ONS, 2020). That is 1.6 million women for whom home is not a place of safety, but one of fear and control. That is 1.6 million too many.This summer, we’re taking on the Women’s Aid 1.6 challenge … Continue reading “News – Woman’s Aid – 1.6 Challenge”

Job Title: Specialist Medium Risk Domestic Abuse PractitionerSalary/ Rate: £24,654Location: StockportClosing Date: Monday 6th September 2021 – 9am.Hours: 37 hours per week, fixed term 12 month contract Stockport without Abuse is a highly regarded, specialist charity educating, supporting and empowering individuals & families affected by domestic abuse. We are seeking an experienced, committed and creative … Continue reading “Job vacancy – Stockport Without Abuse – Specialist Medium Risk Domestic Abuse Practitioner”

Specialist counselling service Trafford Rape Crisis’ Counselling waiting list is open for women aged over 18 who live in the Greater Manchester area.  We provide free one-to-one counselling with trauma-trained therapist, for women who have experienced sexual violent or abuse at any stage of their lives.If you think you may benefit, please complete a referral … Continue reading “Service Update – Trafford Rape Crisis – Counselling Service Waiting List is open”

Job Title: GP Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)Salary/ Rate: £24,654Location: StockportClosing Date: midday, 20th September 2021Hours: 37 hours per week, fixed term 12 month contract Stockport without Abuse is a highly regarded, specialist charity educating, supporting and empowering individuals & families affected by domestic abuse. We are seeking an experienced, committed and creative GP IDVA … Continue reading “Job vacancy – Stockport Without Abuse – GP Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)”

Job Title: Emerge Worker Displaced Properties Salary/ Rate: £ 21,077 Location: ManchesterClosing Date: midday, 1st September 2021Hours: 35 per week on a rota covering the hours of 09.00 – 20.00 About us: The Pankhurst Trust brings together Manchester Women’s Aid and the Pankhurst Centre. We work together to ensure the story of the women who … Continue reading “Job vacancy – The Pankhurst Trust Incorporating Manchester Women’s Aid – Emerge Worker Displaced Properties”

Job Title: Senior Domestic Abuse WorkerSalary/ Rate: £25, 951Location: ManchesterClosing Date: midday, 15th September 2021Hours: 35 hours per week About us: PTMWA is a women-led organisation whose vision is to ensure that people, suffering, or at risk of domestic abuse receive appropriate support. We assist recovery by providing safe accommodation, specialist support services and by … Continue reading “Job vacancy – The Pankhurst Trust Incorporating Manchester Women’s Aid- Senior Domestic Abuse Worker”

Job Title: Domestic Abuse Worker – Respite RoomsSalary/ Rate: £ 21,077 p.a. (pro rata)Location: ManchesterClosing Date: midday, 20th September 2021Hours: 17.5 hours per week About us: The Pankhurst Trust brings together Manchester Women’s Aid and the Pankhurst Centre. We work together to ensure the story of the women who won the vote continues to inspire … Continue reading “Job vacancy – The Pankhurst Trust Incorporating Manchester Women’s Aid – Domestic Abuse Worker – Respite Rooms”