Our Impact - Financial Year April 2022 - March 2023

🌟Coventry Haven Women’s Aid Impact Update 2022-2023 🌟

 This year has been a powerful journey of support, empowerment, and resilience at Coventry Haven Women’s Aid. Here's a snapshot of the impact we've made to the lives of women and children in Coventry:

 Refuge Service:

 - Welcomed 64 women and 56 children to our refuge, with 113 new applications.

- Unfortunately, due to high demand, we could only accommodate 56% of applicants.

- Diverse backgrounds: 64% BAMER, 36% White British, including an increase in Eastern European backgrounds.

- 34% entered with diagnosed mental health issues, and 47% needed support with immigration issues.

- All women faced multiple types of abuse, with a focus on domestic violence and abuse, forced marriage, so called ‘honour’ based abuse, rape, sexual offences, and stalking.

- Our Emergency Bedspace provided solace for 9 women and 5 children on 117 nights.

Outreach, Advocacy, and SafeToTalk Helpline:

 - SafeToTalk helpline received 4,684 contacts, offering immediate support to 70% of callers.

- 73% of contacts were from professionals seeking advice, while 25% came directly from survivors.

- A noticeable increase in access for BAME victims, unknown cases, and older women.

IDVA Service:

 - Supported 980 referrals for High Risk Victims, addressing an increasing number identified by the Police.

- Introduced specialised workers for Eastern European cases and a dedicated Court IDVA.

- Engaged with 318 women in full case work.

IRIS Service:

 - Responded to 180 referrals, extending support to an average of 6 months per patient.

- Advocate Educator case work completed with 91 women, with 96% of practices trained in IRIS.

FGM Service:

 - Assisted 58 women and 54 associated children.

- 78% were of African ethnicity, and support extended beyond FGM issues to encompass various aspects of life.

Community Outreach Team:

 - Received 1,001 referrals, accepting 553 women into full casework.

- Covered 20 different case languages, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity.

- Delivered more groupwork programs, including wellbeing sessions at community venues.

 Together, we've made a significant impact on the lives of survivors, fostering resilience and reclaiming independence. Your support is the driving force behind every success story. Let's continue making a difference, one life at a time.

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