Welcome to Wear Valley Women’s Aid
Wear Valley Women's Aid is a support service for women and children who have been subjected to domestic abuse the organisation encompasses Advice and Guidance, Outreach support and Refuge-based services. Women can choose to access one or all of these services.
A women's refuge is not hiding place, nor is it a place which women 'run away to'. It is a supportive environment and an alternative to living with abuse.
Mission statement
Wear Valley Women's Aid aims to provide emergency accomodation, support and advice to women and children who have been subjected to domestic abuse.
Wear Valley Women's Aid aims to increase awareness of domestic abuse and ultimately works towards eradicating all violence and discrimination against women and children.
Your stories
Real life experiences and accounts of refuge life.
Get involved
Want to work with those affected by domestic abuse? Find out how WVWA can help.
Support in the justice system
Information surrounding help and advice available for legal matters.
Can you help?
Find out how to help, including donations of money and essential items.
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