Chat with us, powered by LiveChat

#16WeeksOfAction - Sexual Assault and Abuse 13/12/21 - 28/03/2022

A new campaign begins today, 13 December 2021, to raise awareness of the support services across Coventry and Warwickshire for sexual assault and abuse.

Following on from this year’s successful 16 Days of Action campaign, 16 Weeks of Action will highlight the support links available to the Violence Against Women and Girls agenda in both Coventry and Warwickshire. The campaign will run until 28 March 2022 and can be found using #16weeksofaction.

COVID-19 has been challenging for all of us but it has posed extra difficulties and risks for those who are living with domestic abuse and sexual violence. Staying indoors has proved difficult for people whose home is not the haven it should be and ultimately, enforced isolation may increase abusive behaviour and limit the access to help and support by victims.  Isolation is one of the tools perpetrators use as a tool of coercive and controlling behaviour to shut down victims’ routes to safety.

Cllr Pervez Akhtar, Deputy Cabinet Member for Policing and Equalities, said: “Supporting victims and preventing sexual assault & abuse in all forms is a priority for the city, I am pleased to support this campaign across Coventry and Warwickshire to promote the help and support available for victims and survivors.”

Over the course of the 16 weeks, each of the local support services will take a lead on promoting what they do to get messages out to local communities. This includes Coventry City Council, Warwickshire Council Council, West Midlands Police and Warwickshire Police, Coventry Haven, Valley House, Panahghar, Safeline and CRASAC.

Coventry and Warwickshire have been collaborating to improve access to services for victims and survivors of sexual assault and abuse following the NHS Strategic Direction for Sexual Assault and Abuse Services published in 2018.

Caroline Ryder, Programme Manager for Violence Prevention in Public Health said: “We need to get the message out that help is available. We want everyone to feel confident to come forward and report crime, but understand that for some, there are barriers to reporting. You don’t have to report to access help and support though.”

If you have been raped or sexually assaulted, it is important to speak to someone about the assault as soon as possible in order to get support. The Blue-Sky Centre offers free & confidential advice about next steps. They can be contacted on 0800 970 0370 or visit the website www.blueskycentre.org.uk

Follow and repost #16weeksofaction to spread the word and raise awareness.

If you have been a victim of sexual assault or abuse in Coventry or Warwickshire, contact the Police on 101 or if you don’t want to report to the Police you can contact Blue Sky Centre on 01926 507805 24/7 365 days per year.

If you are a survivor of sexual abuse in the past and you live in Coventry then contact CRASAC Helpline on 024 7627 7777 for advice- Monday to Friday 10am – 2pm, Monday and Thursday 6pm-8pm.

Safe2Talk helpline is also available Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm and Saturday to Sunday, 10am - 1pm. For support call 0800 111 4998 an online chat function is also available.

https://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/4117/coventry_and_warwickshire_come_together_to_support_16_weeks_of_action_against_sexual_assault_and_abuse
#16weeksofaction #coventrycitycouncil #coventryhavenwomensaid #coventryhaven #sexualassault #domesticabuse

ELAINE YATES - CEO COVENTRY HAVEN WA - DOCTORATE OF ARTS - 16TH NOV 2021

DOCTORATE OF ARTS COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

Coventry University has honoured a number of amazing people whose work across a range of fields has made a huge difference to people’s lives.

This year the university is presenting Honorary Doctorates to 19 individuals who act as an inspiration to students today.

Among those to receive the honour is Elaine Yates in recognition of her community work within mental health, learning disabilities and women’s sector services over the past 30 years.

She is the CEO of Coventry Haven Women’s Aid, an organisation that has supported female survivors of abuse and their children for nearly 50 years, providing safe refuge, independent domestic violence advice and outreach and community services.

This award honours and recognises the incredible work and commitment of so many women like me working in the Violence Against Women and Girls sector.

I feel truly humbled to receive this award and want to share this recognition with all the inspirational women, colleagues, and survivors, who I have had the privilege to have been surrounded by throughout my career.

My thanks and appreciation for the continued respect, support and ongoing collaboration between Coventry University and Coventry Haven WA.

Elaine Yates

Drum Roll...................... We Have 2 New Job Vacancies!

THESE POSTIONS ARE CLOSED - THANK YOU

VACANCIES

We are excited to announce that due to continued success and growth, we currently have 2 vacancies available.  The closing date for applications for both roles is by 2pm on 8th December 2021.

Please note, CV’s will not be accepted.

Please download each document, complete and return via email to: recruitment@coventryhaven.co.uk 

Or by post to: Private & Confidential - Recruitment, The Listening Post, 22 Marlborough Road, Coventry CV2 4EP

  • Role 1 - IRIS Advocate Educator - FT 37 hours per week

  • Role 2 - IDVA - FT 37 hours per week

For Role 1 - IRIS Advocate Educator, please download and complete the following documents: 

  1. IRIS AE Advert

  2. IRIS AE Job Description

  3. IRIS AE Application Form

  4. Equality & Diversity Form

For Role 2 - IDVA, please download and complete the following documents: 

  1. IDVA Advert

  2. IDVA Job Description

  3. IDVA Application Form

  4. Equality & Diversity Form

10th November 2021

Christmas Appeal 2021

Coventry Haven WA Christmas Appeal

 Across Coventry and in our refuges, there are many vulnerable children who need your help not just to get through Christmas, but to have THE best Christmas, and to thrive in 2021!

Your donation this Christmas will help to change lives. At Coventry Haven Women’s Aid, we believe that children shouldn’t ever feel that abuse and violence is a normal part of home life; it’s not! There is a way out, but we need your support to free victims from living in fear.

Gift vouchers are incredibly helpful from the following stores: Aldi, Asda, Boots, Primark, Sainsburys, Tesco and Wilko and allow mum’s to buy gifts and food for their children, and allow us easy storage. Please deliver/post to: 

Santa, Coventry Haven WA, 30 Hen Lane, Coventry CV6 4LB by 10th Dec.

Instead of sending Christmas cards to your loved ones, could you donate the card value plus postage to us to support the crucial support required in refuge, or could you donate a gift voucher to enable mums in refuge to choose Christmas presents for their children and to buy food for the holiday?  

Please see our website for our bank details and for other methods of ‘giving’: 

https://www.coventryhaven.co.uk/how-can-i-donate

THANK YOU AS ALWAYS FOR YOUR KINDNESS AND SUPPORT #coventryhavenwomensaid #coventryhaven

3 PEAKS IN 24 HOUR CHALLENGE - 28TH AUG 2021 - We Did It!!!

We completed the challenge in 24 hours and 10 minutes! But what’s 10 minutes between friends! Hope you enjoy the video we’ve made showing the 3 Peaks, here’s the link: https://youtu.be/zDQU8N7Ec88

3 Peaks Challenge - Aug 2021

So… we’re getting close now…. 5pm Saturday, Ben Nevis we are coming for you!

Only 3 sleeps to go!!! Gladiators are youuuu readyyyyy?!

1. Energy gels - Check

2. Socks - Check

3. First aid kit - Check

4. Jelly babies - Check

5. Number for the Mountain Rescue…

We’ve totally got this, haven’t we team #coventryhavenwomensaid ??

Still lots of time to sponsor the 6 of us and lots of ways to donate: https://www.coventryhaven.co.uk/how-can-i-donate

#thankyou #refugesupport #3refuges #3peaks #whatcouldpossiblygowrong

TREASURER VACANCY - BOARD OF TRUSTEES

TREASURER VACANCY

Coventry Haven Women’s Aid is a local charity that works to promote the safety and wellbeing of women, children and young people affected by Domestic Violence and Abuse.  

Volunteers play an important role in our organisation and we have a diverse, hard working Board of Trustees who guide and support the charity.

We are looking for women of all ages and backgrounds to join our Board of Trustees to help us shape the future of the charity, and who are motivated to help us make a difference in people’s lives.

We would particularly welcome an applications from you if you have an interest in joining a feminist organisation and hold skills and experience in Finance.

Whether you are an experienced Trustee or wanting to take your first step at Board level, we would love to hear from you.

If you have a head for figures and a Finance or Accounting background, please get in touch.

You will be asked to commit to attend regular Trustee meetings (currently 4-6 weekly)

Please download the following application pack and email to: chair@coventryhaven.co.uk

Role Description

Application form

Equality Form

For an informal discussion or more information please contact our Chair of Trustees Val Williams on: chair@coventryhaven.co.uk

This posts is applicable to women only. The role is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (schedule9: Equality Act 2010). Successful applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before commencing the role.

22nd July 2021

3 NEW JOB VACANCIES

vacancIES

We currently have 3 vacancies available.  

JOB 1 and 2:

The closing date for applications for the first 2 roles is, by 9am on 7th July 2021.  

Interviews will take place for shortlisted candidates week commencing 19th July 2021, with a view to the successful candidates starting employment in August 2021.

2 x Domestic Abuse (DA) Practitioners Community Outreach (specifically one with Polish and one with Asian language specialisms)

 £22,183 - FTE per annum

30 hours per week

25 days leave + Bank Holidays (pro-rata)

Benefits include an Employee Assistance Programme and Pension Contribution

We are particularly interested in recruiting staff with Polish and Asian language specialisms, to complement our other languages within the team, to be representative of the communities we serve.

Please download each document in the application pack below, complete and return to our email address at:

recruitment@coventryhaven.co.uk 

Or post to:

PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL Recruitment, Coventry Haven Women’s Aid, 30 Hen Lane, Coventry CV6 4LB

JOB 3:

As a result of the continued development of Coventry Haven Women’s Aid we are looking to recruit the following post:

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) MARAC

£23,836 per annum (qualified)

37 hours per week

25 days leave + Bank Holidays

Employee Assistance Programme and Pension Benefits

Coventry Haven Women’s Aid is looking for a proactive and self-motivated individual to provide a high quality service to survivors of domestic abuse, who are identified as high risk and have been referred to the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) process.

You will work in partnership with other agencies to develop and deliver risk management plans to ensure victims’ safety. You will be responsible for advocating on behalf of survivors of domestic violence and abuse in a range of settings, and managing and reviewing your cases.

Please download each document in the application pack below, complete and return to our email address at:

recruitment@coventryhaven.co.uk 

Or post to:

PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL Recruitment, Coventry Haven Women’s Aid, 30 Hen Lane, Coventry CV6 4LB

2 x NEW VACANCIES - Deadline 9am - 7th July 2021

VACANCIES

We currently have 2 vacancies available.  

The closing date for applications for these roles is, by 9am on 7th July 2021.  

Interviews will take place for shortlisted candidates week commencing 19th July 2021, with a view to the successful candidates starting employment in August 2021.

2 x Domestic Abuse (DA) Practitioners Community Outreach (specifically one with Polish and one with Asian language specialisms)

 £22,183 - FTE per annum

30 hours per week

25 days leave + Bank Holidays (pro-rata)

Benefits include an Employee Assistance Programme and Pension Contribution

We are particularly interested in recruiting staff with Polish and Asian language specialisms, to complement our other languages within the team, to be representative of the communities we serve.

Please download each document in the application pack below, complete and return to our email address at:

recruitment@coventryhaven.co.uk 

Or post to:

PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL Recruitment, Coventry Haven Women’s Aid, 30 Hen Lane, Coventry CV6 4LB

3 PEAKS - 24 HOUR CLIMB - BEN NEVIS, SCAFELL PIKE AND SNOWDON

Event by Coventry Haven Women's Aid

Some of our team are climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon…. in one 24 hour period

Saturday, 28 August 2021

COVID-19 scuppered our previous plans for this event and it has now been rescheduled to 28/08/21

We are climbing the highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales in 24 hours!! #UtterCraziness

The link to donate to our challenge: https://gofund.me/c30bade9

We are raising money in aid of Coventry Haven Women's Aid and every donation will help. Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to us.

Who are we?

We are a group of support workers from Coventry Haven Women's Aid who are very passionate about the work we do for those who are or have been subjected to Domestic Violence and Abuse.

As with a New Year comes new challenges and this is something we wanted to do as a group of women to personally challenge ourselves but also to raise funds to support the services we provide.

A bit about Coventry Haven Women's Aid:

We began in 1972 and have grown to become a small, community-based, grass roots, registered charity which is run by women for women.

Our aim is to help women and their children who have been or are being subjected to, domestic abuse in any form to free themselves from the situation they are in.

We do this by providing safe housing and a range of support services, before during and after leaving their abusive partner/family member. We will assist through the whole journey.

We support all women irrespective of whether they want to leave the relationship or not, older women, younger women, historic or current abuse; any woman.

We will assist with any other issues someone may be suffering along side the abuse, for example surrounding: immigration, discrimination, disability, LGBT+, housing, debt management, alcohol and drug abuse, multiple needs, or no recourse to public funds (NRPF).
These services are run by staff and volunteers and are free of charge.

http://www.coventryhaven.co.uk/


Donate