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Stalking Advocacy Service

Stalking Advocacy Service

The Safer Places Stalking Advocacy team is made up of professional staff offering short to medium term support to women and men affected by stalking in the community. Read more

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 20th April, 2020

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Accommodation

Accommodation

Safer Places has 8 refuges across Essex and Hertfordshire, including specialist therapeutic refuge spaces for women with multiple needs and women with no recourse to public funding.    A refuge is a temporary safe home where survivors of domestic abuse and their children can stay. It is staffed by experienced and dedicated support workers who provide individual client led support and help survivors find new safe accommodation.    Our accommodation includes a combination of self-contained f Read more

Published: 31st March, 2020

Updated: 15th April, 2020

Author: Rachel Millar

Children's Services

Children's Services

With the support of Children in Need funding we deliver a therapeutic Children's Service to families living in our refuges in Hertfordshire this includes play, drama, art and craft, talking. We work with the survivor and their child to rebuild and attune relationships, to support the child to make sense of their world, to help parents to be better equipped with supporting their child’s difficulties and offer a safe and contained space where the child can express their thoughts and feelings. Read more

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 14th April, 2020

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  • Level 3 Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA)

    Level 3 Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA)

    Each year more than 100,000 people in the UK are at imminent risk of being murdered or seriously injured as a result of domestic abuse (Safe Lives, 2015). The IDVA course designed for professionals working with families affected by domestic abuse. This qualification will enhance professionals’ practical knowledge, improving the response and ensuring the safety of victims and their families.

  • J9 Initiative

    J9 Initiative

    The J9 Domestic Abuse Initiative aims to raise awareness of domestic abuse and assist survivors to access support safely by training professionals and members of the community to recognise domestic abuse and respond to survivors. Once J9 trained, the J9 logo is displayed, letting survivors know that they have a safe place to access information and use a telephone to contact support services.

  • Work With Us

    Work With Us

    At Safer Places, our team are our most important resource and a real asset to us. Having a highly competent, survivor focused, experienced and resourceful team is key to delivering a high quality service. We are proud of our team and our organisational culture is really important to us.   Working for Safer Places is no ordinary job. Every role in our organisation plays a part in delivering on our Mission. We work hard to create an environment that inspires and empowers staff to give their bes

  • Level 3 Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA)

    Level 3 Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA)

    The Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) 2022 estimate that 2.3% of adults aged 16 years and over were victims of sexual assault (including attempts) in the previous year. This course will build your skills, knowledge, and confidence when supporting victims of sexual abuse including victims from reporting through to the court system.

  • About our Training

    About our Training

    At Safer Places we have a range of training courses and qualifications available, from short 3 hour sessions to Level 2, 3 and 4 accredited qualifications.

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  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Safer Places has 8 refuges across Essex and Hertfordshire, including specialist therapeutic refuge spaces for women with multiple needs and women with no recourse to public funding.    A refuge is a temporary safe home where survivors of domestic abuse and their children can stay. It is staffed by experienced and dedicated support workers who provide individual client led support and help survivors find new safe accommodation.    Our accommodation includes a combination of self-contained f

  • Mission and Values

    Vision Safer Places vision is a society where everyone lives a life free from fear and abuse

  • Help in a Crisis

    Help in a Crisis

    If you or your children are in immediate danger, call the police on 999.  If you are not in immediate danger and would like to talk to us about your options, call our helpline on 03301 025811. We will provide you with the support and information you need to consider your options and decide what to do to improve your safety and that of your children.

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