Supported Accommodation
BACKGROUND
Between January 2005 and August 2015 (inclusive) 19 children and two women were killed by perpetrators of domestic abuse in circumstances relating to child contact (formally or informally arranged) (Women’s Aid, 2016). Women are more likely than men to experience multiple incidents of abuse, different types of domestic abuse (intimate partner violence, sexual assault and stalking) and in particular sexual violence. Any woman can experience domestic abuse regardless of race, ethnic or religious group, sexuality, class, or disability, but some women who experience other forms of oppression and discrimination may face further barriers to disclosing abuse and finding help.
Children are affected differently by domestic violence, studies show that they may be angry, guilty, insecure, alone, frightened, powerless or confused, which can lead to anxiety, lack of sleeping, tantrum’s and other disorders. 1 in 4 children will experience domestic violence and abuse in their lifetime1 in 7 children will have lived with domestic violence and abuse in their childhood
ABOUT US
Pearls Community Homes believes that in order to end all forms of violence against women and girls’ society needs an approach which focuses to, and addresses the connection between multiple forms of violence many women and girls personal and individual experiences.At Pearls Community Homes our model is always informed by evidence based on participatory research and engagement operations.
This involves listening to community insights and voices, which we use to develop strategic, evidence-based programmes and partnerships.We are aware that in order to bring an end to the acceptance of harmful practices such as domestic violence against women and children begins by engaging with affected communities, health, education, social care professionals and decision makers – at local and national levels and working in partnership.
We at Pearls Community Homes safeguard the rights and dignity of women and girls and support those living with the consequences of domestic violence. We amplify their voices, enabling them to drive change in their communities.
We amplify our advocacy message to stop domestic violence against women and childrenCombat homelessness for domestic violence survivors and their children in UK and promote their independency
OUR SERVICES
- We provide a safe space for the women and children and empower them to be independent
- Provide accommodation with support for women and children fleeing/survivors of domestic violence
- Support survivors with emotional support, floating support
- One-to-one emotional support with our experienced staff
- Group support when required
- Signpost to communities’ services they require to move on
- Support with life skills, e.g ESOL, college enrolments, budgeting, managing money and more
- Support housing applications, universal credit applications, finding GPs, dentist and schools for the children and more according to individual needs
- Help to access counselling and other relevant services
ACCOMMODATION
- We provide safe accommodation, secure and support is given
- We can also offer floating support in your designated accommodation
OUR APPROACH
We are about raising the status of women up to a level where domestic violence against them is no longer legitimised or accepted in society.
We are the voice of the silent women who are suffering domestic violence hidden in diverse communities.
Women and children should be listened to, they have a voice.
We work with individuals and affected communities and provide support and/accommodation.
We push the agenda for women's freedom from domestic violence by promoting a rights-based agenda focussing on equality, empowerment and participation of individuals and equity
PARTNERSHIP WORKING
We recognise that we cannot do this solo, we partner with other stakeholders, join with networks, coming together with others to end domestic abuse by supporting and accommodating survivors.
