Domestic abuse affects every aspect of life, including work. Employers can make a real difference by creating safe, supportive environments for those affected. This week a Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill proposed 10 days of paid leave. What more can employers do? Read for more
A Statement in Solidarity with Gisele Pelicot
The Haven Wolverhampton stands in solidarity with Gisele Pelicot, a courageous survivor whose powerful story highlights the urgent need to combat sexual violence and challenge the patriarchal norms that perpetuate it globally. Read for more.
ARTiculating Her Story
For victims and survivors of abuse, creative expression can be a powerful way to process their trauma, reclaim their stories, and communicate their truths. In our latest blog, we look at how art can be a language of healing and resilience—and how we were able to explore this with some of women we support in collaboration with The Wolverhampton Art Gallery and the amazing artist Sadie Barnett who guided the session. Special thanks to Jon Sleigh and Jen Wilbur from The Wolverhampton Art Gallery. Read for more.
How family, friends, and communities can safeguard against domestic abuse
What would you do if you suspected that someone close to you was being subjected to domestic abuse? Would you know how to support them? Domestic abuse often thrives in silence, but together, we can break the cycle. This Wolverhampton Safeguarding Week, learn how family, friends, and communities can make a real difference. Read for more.
Celebrating Women’s History Month with The Haven
A Journey Through Our History Timeline As we reflect on Women’s History Month, we are reminded of the importance of education, celebration, and awareness of the issues women have faced throughout history. At The Haven, we took this opportunity to showcase key...
OP-ED | Inclusion through authenticity: Empowering women to be themselves
Reflecting on some key messages from our last Galentine’s networking event! In line with the theme for International Women’s Day this year, our guest speaker Pamilerin Beckley’s op-ed reminds us to embrace authenticity and challenge societal norms. Let’s inspire inclusion by celebrating diversity and amplifying women’s voices. Read for more.
International Women’s Day | Celebrating Women Who Inspire Inclusion
This International Women’s Day, we are celebrating women who have made efforts to promote inclusion and diversity, and giving them their flowers. As a charity that values the importance of diversity and empowerment, what better day is there to celebrate this than on...
WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE: How are you joining the fight for justice?
Today is World Day of Social Justice – a day that is all about promoting the importance of fighting for social justice and the impact we can all collectively have on society when we stand for a cause and use our voices, platforms and skillsets to create awareness. As...
Awareness of abuse in religious faith-based communities
Today marks the end of World Interfaith Harmony Week and we would like to use the idea of shared values within a culture to highlight how abuse within faiths, religions, and spiritual communities can manifest, how to spot it, and how you can help end it for good. By...
Make CHANGE happen: INVEST to End Domestic Abuse
We highlight the urgent need to invest in domestic abuse services, and work collectively towards ending domestic abuse and fostering a safer society. Read on to find out how you can support this cause.