Refuge accommodation

BWA runs six refuges, four family refuges and two refuges for long-stay women.  We provide 36 adult bed spaces and 45-50 child spaces.  We provide advice and support in a wide range of areas to empower women to take control of their lives and make positive changes. On entering a refuge, women are assigned a Refuge Officer, who will work with them to produce a Support Plan, outlining their needs and goals for action. For more information see our “Information Leaflet for Women Moving into BWA Refuges”.

Child support services

Communal activities are arranged by the Child Support Officer to help rebuild children’s confidence and self-esteem. These include after school clubs and leisure or educational activities. These services have a vital role in helping women and their children adapt to their changing circumstances and re-location.

Ongoing support, resettlement and move-on

BWA provided ongoing support to all weomen and children in its refuges and assists women with move-on and Resettlement process.

Community and Outreach

BWA's outreach service provides people experiencing domestic violence within the community with information and advice through a dedicated helpline, multi-agency partnership woerking and floating support. BWA runs a number of drop-in sessions, the Freedom Programme and self-help groups.