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#16Days - Day 11

#16Days - Day 11: Support in the First 24 Hours

Today we’re highlighting the life-changing work of our Early Intervention Team, who are co-located directly within Coventry’s police station.

When police remove an abuser from the home, the next 24 hours can feel overwhelming, frightening and full of uncertainty. This is where our team steps in.

They offer immediate, trauma-informed support to victim-survivors at one of the hardest moments of their lives, when the shock is raw and the questions feel endless.

Our independent Early Intervention Team can help with:

Safety planning for the hours and days ahead

Emotional support after the initial incident

Practical advice on housing, money, children and legal options

Linking survivors into ongoing Haven support, refuge or outreach

Reassurance, belief and calm in a moment that feels anything but calm

For many victim-survivors, this is their very first point of contact with specialist Domestic Abuse support, and it’s the moment they realise they do not have to go through this alone.

Early intervention saves lives. And in Coventry, survivors have the Early Intervention Team.

If you or someone you know, is affected by #DomesticAbuse, please call the #SafeToTalk #Helpline on 08001114998 or 02476444077

#16Days - Day 10

#16Days - Day 10: Reaching Out, Being Heard

Today we’re sharing the words of a survivor who found Coventry Haven Women’s Aid through a GP via the IRISi programme:

“I only went to the doctor for anxiety. I didn’t even know what ‘abuse’ was. My GP asked one gentle question and suddenly everything came out. They gave me Haven’s number… and that phone call changed my life”

Not every survivor walks through our door first. Some speak to their GP.

Some call our helpline: 08001114998.

Some come to a drop-in because they “just want a chat”.

Every route is valid. Every story matters.

Across Coventry, our teams are here to listen, believe and support, wherever that first step happens.

#16Days - Day 9

#16Days – Day 9: A Child’s Voice

Today we’re sharing the words of a child who has stayed in our refuge:

“I like it here because we can sleep all night. At my old house I used to stay awake to check if Mum was ok”

No child should ever know that kind of fear.

No child should feel responsible for keeping a parent safe.

Every child deserves rest, safety and the chance to simply be a child.

At Coventry Haven Women’s Aid, we do everything we can to give children fleeing Domestic Abuse warmth, stability, space to play, and a place where they can finally breathe.

Can you please help keep our services in place, for every child living with violence?

Please donate here: https://www.paypal.com/GB/fundraiser/charity/2720802

www.coventryhaven.co.uk

#16Days - Day 8

Day 8 of #16Days: The Power of Workplace DA Champions

Today we’re highlighting the impact of our Domestic Abuse Champions, professionals across Coventry who step forward to create safer, more informed workplaces and communities.

Quote from a DA Champion:

“Being a Domestic Abuse Champion has changed the way I see and support the people around me. I’ve learned that the first time someone discloses abuse is often the moment that determines whether they reach safety or turn back. My role is simple but vital: listen without judgement, believe them, and help them take the next step”

Our Champions are trained to recognise signs of abuse, respond safely, and connect survivors to specialist support, ensuring no one has to face disclosure alone.

Their commitment is transforming how organisations and workplaces across Coventry, respond to Domestic Abuse.

To our Champions: thank you for the courage, compassion and leadership you show every day.

If your workplace would like to join the DA Champions network or learn more about training, please contact us on 02476444077 or email info@coventryhaven.co.uk

#16Days - Day 7

Day 7 | #16DaysOfActivism

“For years I thought the abuse was my fault. CHWA helped me understand it never was” - Survivor

Abusers rely on silence, shame and systems that aren’t built for women.

Survivors rely on specialist organisations like ours that understand trauma, coercive control, and the long road back to safety.

To every woman who has found her voice and every woman still waiting for a safe moment to reach out, we are here.

If you’re worried about your safety, or someone else’s, please call the #SafeToTalk #Helpline:

08001114998 or 02476444077

coventryhaven.co.uk

You deserve safety.

You deserve support.

You deserve to be heard.

#16Days - Day 6

“I walked into Coventry Haven full of fear. I left with safety, a plan, and people who believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself” Survivor

Today, on Day 6 of the #16DaysOfActivism, we honour every woman who has trusted us with her story.

Every safety plan built.

Every moment of calm after chaos.

No woman should have to navigate abuse alone, and we will never stop standing beside those who need us.

If you or someone you know needs help, call our helpline: 0800 111 4998

#16 Days - Day 4

Day 4 - #16daysofactivism

"People think you just pack a bag and go. You don’t. You leave the moment it’s safe enough, and even then you feel terrified. Cov Haven didn’t judge me for staying, they supported me when I finally could leave" - Survivor

Blame the abuser. Believe the survivor.

If you, or someone you know, is affected by #DomesticAbuse, please call the #SafeToTalk #Helpline on 08001114998 or 02476444077, or email info@coventryhaven.co.uk

www.coventryhaven.co.uk

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