https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guides-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=08493a5a-46b5-41fb-b93a-04ec8af78bea&utm_content=immediately A series of guides to help people understand the process of reporting a rape or sexual assault, what might happen after and what support is available. Available here.

We are looking to recruit trustees to join Salford Women’s Aid Management Committee About us: Salford Women’s Aid is a woman led organisation whose vision is to ensure that people suffering or at risk of domestic abuse receive the appropriate support. We offer support by providing safe accommodation, specialist support services and by working in … Continue reading “Trustee Vacancy – Salford Women’s Aid”

Job Title: Volunteer coordinatorSalary/ Rate: £22,129 – £23,023 per annumLocation: ManchesterClosing Date: Midnight, Thursday 5th January 2023Hours: 35 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 us all to challenge gender inequality, and to ensure that those suffering from … Continue reading “Job Vacancy – The Pankhurst Trust Incorporating Manchester Women’s Aid -Volunteer coordinator”

Job Title: Male Accommodation Domestic Abuse Advisor Salary/ Rate: NJC Scale 5 £24, 054- £25,409   Location: Based at accommodation service – Male RefugeClosing Date: 22nd December 2022 Hours: 22.5 hours per week Benefits:  A generous package including 33 days holiday per year inclusive of bank holidays (FTE), extra holidays for long service, Employee pension scheme, Cycle2work Scheme, Life assurance benefit, 365 days a year … Continue reading “Job Vacancy – TDAS – Male Accommodation Assistant Support Worker”

Job Title: Male Accommodation Domestic Abuse Advisor Salary/ Rate: NJC Scale 6 £25,419 – £27,514 Location: Based at accommodation service – Male RefugeClosing Date: 22nd December 2022 Hours: 37 hours per week Benefits:  A generous package including 33 days holiday per year inclusive of bank holidays (FTE), extra holidays for long service, Employee pension scheme, Cycle2work Scheme, Life assurance benefit, 365 days a year … Continue reading “Job Vacancy -TDAS – Male Domestic Abuse Advisor”

Vesta – Specialist Family Support CIC is concerned that Polish people, one of the largest minority groups in Manchester, do not ask for help when they experience domestic abuse. They face a lot of barriers in accessing specialist services – language barrier, fear from statutory agencies, lack of knowledge of the system, isolation and financial difficulties.To … Continue reading “Service information – VESTA”

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-supports-a-new-public-sexual-harassment-offence?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=fdae47be-7bb7-4678-8db8-44daf4370db5&utm_content=immediately Public sexual harassment will be made a specific offence through government-backed legislation returning to Parliament today [Friday 9 December] A wide range of experts were consulted over the summer on introducing a specific offence. The vast majority considered public sexual harassment to be a widespread problem. The consultation showed the need for a specific … Continue reading “News – Government supports a new public sexual harassment offence”

We are very excited to announce details of the first conference hosted by the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales, Nicole Jacobs. Entitled ‘Festival of Practice’, this FREE event will spotlight innovative, collaborative and impactful responses to domestic abuse. The event will take place at TheMidland Hotel, Manchester on 28th-29th March 2023. Creating space for people to connect and … Continue reading “Conference – The Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales – Festival of Practice”

Last week saw the launch of the Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse Helpline’s brand-new short film, Behind Closed Doors.  Feedback from the launch and film itself was been overwhelmingly positive and we’re excited to get the film out and shared with as many people as possible.   You can watch it here and we would love it if you would … Continue reading “News – The Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse Helpline – Film Launch”

The Community Inclusion Hub was recently launched in Trafford. The aim of the Hub is for service users who have experienced domestic abuse or have been impacted by domestic abuse, to come along and feedback on any of the services they have come into contact with, in Trafford. The Hub is about giving victims a … Continue reading “News – TDAS – The Community Inclusion Hub”