What is Domestic Violence?
"If you are being physically or sexually assaulted by someone you live with, or are being threatened by them, that is domestic violence. Domestic Violence is controlling behaviour and includes all kinds of physical, sexual and emotional abuse within all kinds of intimate relationships. It harms Women and Men. It wrecks thousands of lives" Source ; Break the Chain, Home Office, 1999
Who do we help?
Women of all ages and from all walks of life come to us. The youngest we have helped was 16 years; the oldest 83. They may be of any colour, creed or religion but they have two things in common they are female and they feel abused. The Women who contact us may only want to talk to someone who will make her feel less isolated and less guilty - emotions experienced by all abused Women. She may need support remaining in her own home while she commences legal proceedings. She may need advice to plan her escape. She may already have left and be in need of immediate temporary accommodation. She may be your friend , your neighbour, your mother. She may be you!
What we provide;
Luton Women's Aid Runs 4 safe houses within the Luton area, one of which is a specialised Asian refuge, for women, with or without children, escaping domestic abuse Provides a help line Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for women wishing to discuss their options or how they may be feeling Can see women face to face who wish further emotional support at a safe place chosen by the women. Has a secure town centre place where women can visit, providing coffee lounge, internet room, specialised library, bric a brac room, exercise space and restful room. A night service for Luton women needing to escape from home overnight contactable through police, Samaritans and social services. understand more about domestic abuse and what LWA believes. Is part of RESPECT which is the umbrella organisation assisting perpetrators programmes gain accreditation and provides a help line for men. PHONE:- 01582 391856
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Registered Charity Number 268265