The service will also be open to all victims aged 16 years and over regardless of if they are using any of our services.

Freedom Programme groups

• 12 week programme
• Supporting up to 8 victims in each group
• An open group that can be joined at anytime
• Has prescribed focus each week – recognising harmful relationships

Recovery toolkit group is the next stage on from Freedom

• 12 week programme
• Supporting up to 8 victims in each group
• A closed group and members have to attend each week.
• Has prescribed focus each week – sustaining safe relationships

Peer support group

• 10 week programme
• Supporting up to 6 victims in each group
• A closed group
• The focus of the group is chosen by the members from a menu of topics.

The CRUSH programme is for 13-19 years olds

• Supporting up to 10 victims in each group
• A closed group and members have to attend each week.
• Has prescribed focus each week – help  to understand how to recognise and avoid abusive relationships, how to leave a relationship which is unsafe and how to manage any exposure to domestic abuse within your home environment

The programmes focus is on both emotional and practical support including; self-esteem, confidence, coping strategies, skills and competencies, building friendship network, independence, ambition.

To access these groups contact the telephone advice helpline 0800 4700 280