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Women’s Aid Federation Northern Ireland has launched a major new programme to support women and children affected by domestic violence. Entitled You and Me, Mum the programme recognises that rebuilding relationships after domestic violence is an intensely personal process.
Roy Beggs, UUP; Anna Lo, Alliance and Declan O’Loan, SDLP mark the launch of You and Me, Mum, a major new Women’s Aid initiative.
The 'You and Me, Mum' programme focuses on the dynamics within the family after the abuser has left and the violence has stopped. It acknowledges the challenges in re-establishing a family unit after a traumatic experience and provides ways of creating a positive future.
'You and Me, Mum' is an essential tool for all mothers as they start that journey with their children.
Some of the shocking figures about domestic violence in Northern Ireland include:
You can get help and advice at any time using the 24 Hour Domestic Violence Helpline - 0800 917 1414.
MLAs in attendance at the launch at Stormont praised the new initiative.
Declan O’Loan, MLA said:
"I am very aware and supportive of all that Women’s Aid do. Domestic violence is an important social issue and You and Me, Mum is recognition of the significance of rebuilding families after domestic violence."
Anna Lo, MLA said :
"This initiative fills a gap in our service provision. It must be scary for women and their children to leave the sanctuary that refuge has provided and to go back into the community where they face potential intimidation from the abuser while settling into a new home and new schools.
"With so many issues and challenges, You and Me, Mum is a great resource to help families build confidence as well as offering practical help and support at a difficult time."
Roy Beggs, MLA said:
"I am very aware of the crucial support that Women’s Aid provides at a local level to victims of domestic violence, particularly in crisis situations. I welcome You and Me, Mum as an important extension of their current work with children and young people.
"Assistance in establishing a stable home is vital in enabling young people to reach their full potential in the future."
Women’s Aid has been working to eliminate domestic violence in Northern Ireland for thirty years. Women’s Aid in Northern Ireland has developed a range of support services for women, young people and children living with and surviving domestic violence which include:
For women and their children who have to leave their homes, Women’s Aid provides refuge accommodation and aftercare support services.
For more information on the work of Women's Aid in Northern Ireland you can contact:
Stephanie Mallon
Northern Ireland Women’s Aid Federation
t: 028 9024 9041
e: info@womensaidni.org
w: www.womensaidni.org
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