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PRESS RELEASE - 23rd November 2010 Dedicated Service for Young People aged 13 – 24 years who have experienced or are living with Domestic Abuse in the City Women’s Aid Leicestershire Ltd is launching the DASH Project which is funded by Tackling Knives Action Plan initiative and specifically aimed at young people in the City. The DASH Project offers free, confidential support for young people on an individual basis, face to face or by phone/e mail/text. We also run Group sessions. The DASH Project is supported by Open Door which offers a counselling service to young people. Domestic Abuse can happen to anyone of any age and includes a range of behaviours including physical, psychological, sexual or financial abuse. It takes place within an intimate relationship and forms a pattern of bullying and controlling behaviour Pamela Richardson CEO said “. Everyone has the right to be and feel safe and it is important that young people know they are not alone and there is support available. Domestic abuse is not acceptable and should not be tolerated. We understand that it can be difficult for a young person to ask for support as they may feel ashamed or embarrassed or worried that they wont be believed but we hope that any young person in an abusive relationship will contact our Outreach Worker for support by e mail on DASH@wallaction.org.uk, by phone on 0116 2426440 Press Release – 11th August 2010 Dedicated Service for Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Women’s Aid Leicestershire Ltd has been supporting female victims of domestic abuse for over 30 years. Domestic Abuse includes a range of behaviours including physical, psychological, sexual or financial abuse. It takes place within an intimate relationship and forms a pattern of bullying and controlling behaviour. Due to an increasing awareness of abuse against men by their male or female partner, Women’s Aid Leicestershire Ltd have responded by setting up a separate, dedicated service called “The Adam Project” (Action against Domestic Abuse for Men). The Adam Project offers free, confidential support for men on an individual basis, face to face or by phone/e mail. Pamela Richardson CEO said “Although the majority of abuse is experienced by women, we know that men can also be victims. Domestic abuse is not acceptable and should not be tolerated whether the victim is male or female. We understand that it can be difficult for men to ask for support as they may feel ashamed or embarrassed or worried that they wont be believed but we hope that any man in an abusive relationship will contact our Outreach Worker for support by e mail on adam.project@wallaction.org.uk or by phone on 0116 2426440. Press Release – 21st August 2009 Domestic Violence Victims to Get Greater Protection An announcement has been made today that domestic violence victims will be able to get greater protection from courts in England and Wales from next month. Judges will have powers to impose restraining orders on abusers charged with any offence – even if they are cleared but still considered a threat. Victims are currently often forced to go through civil courts to secure such an injunction even if, for example, a partner is convicted of assault. Pamela Richardson, Director of Womens Aid Leicestershire Ltd welcomes the move. “We have consulted our service users and the general consensus is that this is long overdue and welcome but the orders must be properly enforced. It has always been very difficult for victims to be granted injunctions/restraining orders but more women may now feel able to speak out, feel better protected and have more confidence in the justice system.” Womens Aid Leicestershire Ltd provides free and confidential support and safe temporary accommodation for women with or without children suffering domestic abuse. Our aim is to empower victims to take control of their lives. For further information or support telephone 0116 2426440, email admin@wallaction.org.uk or visit our website www.wa-leicester.org.uk