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WWIN Specialist Domestic Abuse Services

@wearsidewin.bsky.social

Supporting Sunderland communities to live free from domestic abuse: 121 support, safe places to stay, help for children & young people, groups, counselling & therapeutic support. Support for people worried about someone else. Perpetrator interventions.

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We’re pleased to welcome Laura Seebohm, CEO of WWIN, as a speaker at the upcoming Perinatal Mental Health Services virtual CPD conference on 27th June. ow.ly/B8Q650W5kQ9 #PerinatalMH @wearsidewin.bsky.social @actiononpp.bsky.social @citycmchr.bsky.social @mmhalliance.bsky.social

06.06.2025 09:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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1 year on from our first WWIN conference on Domestic Homicide Reviews: The role of family, friends & communities.
Thank you to all continuing this vital work. Read the Impact Report & Full Research report here: www.wefindaway.org.uk/research-cam...
#domesticabuse #VAWG @wefindaway.bsky.social

22.05.2025 08:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we're calling for ministers to fund specialist, long-term mental health support for victim-survivors of #DomesticAbuse alongside @womanstrust.bsky.social and 90 other specialist organisations working to tackle #VAWG - #GiveSurvivorsHope

14.05.2025 08:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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@leedswomensaid.bsky.social @jewishwomensaid.bsky.social @centreformh.bsky.social @womensaid.bsky.social @prtuk.bsky.social @cleanbrk.bsky.social @evawuk.bsky.social @springfieldda.bsky.social @wearsidewin.bsky.social Support our call for government funding for specialist #domesticabuse counselling

13.05.2025 10:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Brilliant to hear from other amazing women's projects in #Sunderland such as ICOS Women, Sangini, @ownmylife.bsky.social and Sunderland Women's Centre - and from the driving forces behind Represent Women - @cullaghw.bsky.social, Erin and Jo!

27.03.2025 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Honoured that WWIN had the opportunity to help kick off the first of six @representwomenne.bsky.social launch roadshows across the North East! πŸŽ‰

It was truly inspiring to hear from incredible women and organisations who are driving real change for women and girls. πŸ’ͺ✨

27.03.2025 11:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We had a lovely day on Saturday at our Bake Off with some of our wonderful volunteers - 10/10 for all bakes! 🍰 🧁

Our volunteers dedicate so much invaluable time, energy & enthusiasm to support WWIN - thank you to all our volunteers for your ongoing dedication & being the fantastic team you are πŸ™ŒπŸ’œ

24.03.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking forward to speaking with other led by and for women's orgs in Sunderland at this event! Last few tickets available online

13.03.2025 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We're proud to work alongside the Alice Ruggles Trust on our @wefindaway.bsky.social project - supporting family members to support their loved ones and challenging services to listen to the valuable knowledge families and friends hold - families know stuff agencies don't

28.02.2025 11:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jobs - Work for us | WWIN

πŸ“’ We're recruiting for a #DomesticAbuse Groupwork Facilitator in #Sunderland πŸ“’

We're looking for someone passionate with a welcoming, positive and proactive approach to delivering groupwork and supporting survivors.

Application deadline: Thursday 13th March 2025.
More info: www.wwin.org.uk/jobs

28.02.2025 09:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We're so pleased to be working with the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner in Northumbria @northumbriaopcc.bsky.social & Harbour to deliver on Raneem's Law pilot, this is in addition to the existing Police Control Room scheme which we support, offering direct support to victims at set times

28.02.2025 09:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We had a great day earlier in the week visiting the beautiful Gibside - @nationaltrust.bsky.social with the women and children as part of our half-term activities, thank you for having us!πŸŒ³πŸƒπŸŒ

We made clay snails and did LOTS of walking around the lovely grounds. A fantastic day was had by all!

28.02.2025 09:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We're proud to be part of the implementation of Raneem’s Law.
Having specialist IDVAs working alongside call handlers means they can share their expertise to better protect and support victims while also aiding investigationsβ€”helping bring offenders to justice. #RaneemsLaw

28.02.2025 09:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jobs - Work for us | WWIN

πŸ“’ New Opportunity: Perpetrator Case Worker πŸ“’

Are you passionate about driving positive change? We're seeking a dedicated individual to join our team and play a vital role in helping to keep women and children safe.

Find out more: wwin.org.uk/jobs

πŸ“Œ Closing Date: 2nd March
πŸ“Œ Interview: 7th March

17.02.2025 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We were honoured to join Women’s Aid’s Public Policy Summit last week alongside other brilliant women's orgs - vital discussions on sustainable funding & effective multi-agency working. Great to see @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social, Lesley from MSP and Carmel from IDAS - powerful voices for change!

13.02.2025 17:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hear from our CEO, @lauraseebohm.bsky.social, as she speaks with Hits Radio about Sunderland City Council’s newly launched 10-year VAWG strategy. A crucial step toward tackling violence against women and girls in the North East.

13.02.2025 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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