We have trained VAWG experts who are qualified IDVAs/ISVAs and can act as an ‘advocate’ for you on your journey to recovery. They will listen, understand and never judge.
Our staff are professionals who come from Black and minoritised communities, so they have a unique understanding of the culture and family life you might come from. That includes things like honour and shame, being far away from relatives in another country, living with your in-laws, cultural expectations of what a woman, wife or mother ‘should’ be like, or if you’ve not been allowed to make decisions or go places on your own before.
An advocate is an experienced professional who works with you to understand how you are, what support you might need and what you want to happen. They can explain what help and support you can get, and help you choose what you want to do next. You are always in control.
They can work with other agencies and speak up for you to make sure those people listen to you, understand you and respect you. They will never share information about you without asking you first, unless they think you or your child is in immediate danger.
”I had forgotten I was a human being because I just considered myself as a
Survivor
housemaid. But now when I came here, then again, I realise that I’m a human being
and I have the right to enjoy life and to enjoy happiness of life