Information about how to apply for new government funds for domestic abuse accommodation

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/883990/C19_DA_Fund_Prospectus.pdf

We are contacting you to ask you to let NE Women's  Network members  know about what you are offering during this time, so we can pass it on through the e-bulletin.Please let us know:

• What you offering during the crisis and who to
• Any changes to the way you are operating and/or providing services
• Information you would like us to share via our website, social media and newsletters – service provided, changes to service, any positive or good news stories

Please email this to newomensnetwork@gmail.com

Priti Patel spoke on 11th April at the daily government briefing on plans for tackling the rise in calls for support from women facing domestic violence.

"in the last week alone, the National Domestic Abuse Helpline reported a 120% rise in the number of calls it received in one 24-hour period.

Now while we have not yet seen a sustained rise in reports of domestic abuse to the police, the increase in those seeking help for this hidden crime is extremely concerning. And be in no doubt, there will be absolutely no let-up in our operational response.

You don’t need to suffer abuse in isolation. These helplines are still open to support you even during the Corona outbreak.

Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland, 0800 035 2794, Monday - Thursday (6pm - 8.30pm), Friday (11am - 2pm)

Angelou Centre, local BME Women’s organisation, 0191 226 0394

Newcastle Integrated Domestic Abuse Service, 0191 214 6501, 24-hour

National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline, 0800 999 5428, Monday and Friday, 10:00am - 5:00pm/ Wednesday to Thursday, 10:00am - 8:00pm

National Domestic Abuse Helpline, 0808 2000 247, 24-hour

This will be a really difficult day for many survivors who have been following this case.

Regardless of the verdict, the detailed descriptions and court coverage has been triggering and very hard for many people. As the volume and nature of calls to our helpline show, whenever there are public conversations about sexual crimes, survivors are listening.