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Potentially game changing Legal Challenge to the Legal aid DA means test

Fitzgerald Solicitors went to the high court to challenge the financial eligibility, or means rules that prevent so many women getting access to free legal support to protect themselves and their children from abuse, even when in terms of their income, they qualify for legal aid.

Trustee - Wearside Women in Need

Application deadline: Sunday, 16 August, 2020 - 16:30

WWiN is a dynamic Sunderland-based organisation with expert, dedicated staff and a highly engaged and strategic Board. We are looking to recruit new trustees to join the Board as we embark on an exciting period of development, opening new services and implementing community-wide approaches to tackling domestic abuse.

Sexual Exploitation Caseworker - A Way Out

Tuesday, 16 June, 2020 - 17:00 Based: Stockton Fixed Salary £22,923 Per Annum Employer: A Way Out

Sexual Exploitation Caseworker, full time (37.5 hrs pw), salary £22,923

Complex Domestic Abuse Service Support Worker Vacancy

South Tyneside £18,825 per annum 37 hours per week (Fixed term until 31st March 2021) Closing Date – 14th June 2020

About you

Do you have experience of working with people who have experiences of domestic abuse? Do you have experience of supporting socially disadvantaged and vulnerable people who have complex needs? Do you have experience and/or willingness to work with clients who may demonstrate challenging behaviour?

Community Fund-raiser post for Way Out, Tees Valley

Way Out is a successful and developing outreach and prevention charity established in 2002. Serving the Tees Valley area we are a charity with a difference. Our approach is asset based and trauma informed aiming to engage, empower and equip vulnerable and excluded women, families and young people to live lives free from harm, abuse and exploitation and to reduce life limiting choices and behaviours.

Black Lives Matter - Reading Race

The last few weeks have been particularly difficult for the BAME community. The review published by Public Health England has confirmed that the risk of dying among those diagnosed with coronavirus is higher within BAME groups than in white ethnic groups.

Domestic abuse safe accommodation: COVID-19 emergency support fund - re-opening the remaining £1.85 million fund for applications

Update on GOV.UK.

Domestic abuse safe accommodation: COVID-19 emergency support fund

This prospectus provides prospective bidders with information on how to apply for funding and how the assessment process will work.

Please let NEWN know what you're doing!

Thinking of women across the North East and all the organisations and groups that are supporting us through the Covid19 pandemic and beyond. We really want to hear from you with news and information on what you can offer, so send your updates to newomensnetwork@gmail.com asap - many thanks

Troubling stories reveal true extent of covid impact on young women – Young Women’s Trust

The coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating existing inequalities for young women, leaving many feeling underpaid, undervalued and worried about the future, a new survey has found.

In its survey, Young Women’s Trust heard evidence about the impact coronavirus is having on the work, finances and wellbeing of almost 200 young women aged 18-30. [1]

AVA Training offers

AVA offers a range of ways for you to learn more about gender-based violence and many related topics.

North East Women's Network