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Solace Women's Aid is a London charity supporting women and children affected by domestic and sexual violence. Children are often the silent victims traumatised by experiencing or witnessing abuse. We provide specialist support for the child and mother/carer to keep them safe and help them recover.

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  • Community Support & Development Community Support & Development
  • Health/Wellbeing Health/​Wellbeing
  • Homeless/Refuge Homeless/​Refuge
  • Human Rights/Advocacy Human Rights/​Advocacy
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    Situation

    Thousands of children in London are affected by domestic and sexual violence. They can be abused themselves or traumatised by seeing or hearing violence perpetrated against their mother/carer. 28% of women in the UK experience domestic violence; and 9 out of 10 incidences are in the presence of children. These children can suffer from anxiety, depression, behavioural difficulties, problems at school and self harm.

    Solution

    We provide practical and emotional support for children and young people, through specialist one-to-one and group work to help them cope and recover, and reduce the risk of further harm. We work with the children to help them express themselves, rebuild their confidence and well-being and develop healthy relationships free from abuse. This support is provided in safe refuge accommodation, where they have access to the basic items to make the house a home.

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    Categories

  • Community Support & Development Community Support & Development
  • Health/Wellbeing Health/​Wellbeing
  • Homeless/Refuge Homeless/​Refuge
  • Human Rights/Advocacy Human Rights/​Advocacy
  • Beneficiaries