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My name is Sharan , I have worked for TDAS for over 20 years and I have seen a lot of changes and growth over those years. I work as a Domestic Abuse Advisor and although I am based in the refuge all of the women I support are in our dispersed properties which means I move around and find this keeps things interesting. One of the most rewarding things is when I have supported a family and months or years after they have left the refuge they send me a lovely message letting me now how they are doing.

My name is Louise, I joined TDAS in December 2021. I am a domestic abuse advisor based in refuge .
I am honoured to be part of the TDAS family . My role is to support and empower survivors of domestic abuse. To help them to go on to lead happy healthy lives. I have a varied background, I have worked at Victim support , Manchester city council , supporting victims of crime .
I enjoy helping people and seeing the positive outcomes for women and children . Every day is different and brings lots of challenges, I am privileged to be on the journey with the women I work with and feel I make a positive to difference to their lives .

I started with TDAS in September 2021 after realising my passion lay in helping others in need. I love the fact no day is ever the same and I feel that my personality and good nature fits my role perfectly.

I joined the TDAS team in April 2020 and initially worked within the Children and Young People’s service. I completed my post-graduate studies in 2013 which focused specifically upon gender-based abuse amongst the female Arab-origin diaspora in the UK, which included a theoretical and fieldwork emphasis. I have since been employed in the voluntary/charity sector and have worked predominantly with vulnerable young people and children in various settings; BAME communities; refugees and women fleeing domestic abuse. I have extensive knowledge of working with BAME communities (BAME women in particular) and I am a fluent speaker of the Arabic language. Having a second language and extensive cultural knowledge of various communities enables me to approach my work in a culturally sensitive way and provide high quality culturally tailored support to victims of domestic abuse.

Hi my name is Zile. I have been working for TDAS for the past 6 years as the Move On Domestic Abuse Advisor. I am a qualified Social Worker with over twenty years’ experience of working in the voluntary sector. I have experience working in the following areas of work: welfare rights, mental health, children of prisoners, carers, prison service and children with challenging and behavioural needs. I have worked predominantly with the diverse and merging communities addressing issues around discrimination, stigma, oppression as well as challenging stereotypes. I am able to communicate in Urdu, Punjabi and English.

Hi my name is Megan, I have been working for TDAS for the last two years. I completed my master's degree in the psychology of coercive control in september 2020, which focuses on the underlying psychological processes and effects of coercive control and the implications it can have on recovery for individuals and families. I am so proud to be a part of TDAS and the work that we do to ensure that victims of domestic abuse have access to safe Accomadation where they are able to get person-centred support to rebuild their lives and recover from their trauma.

Hi, I’m Jade, I was the Services Coordinator at TDAS and have started a new role as Domestic Abuse Advisor. I have a degree in Social Change and have a passion helping those in need. I assist in the set up and running of all of our services. I am so proud to be part of such an amazing organisation, helping to change people's lives for the better and advocating for those who are vulnerable in our society, also raising awareness and understanding around domestic abuse which is so important.

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Hi my name is Gemma.

My role with TDAS is CYP and family worker based in refuge.

Being a mum to my 3 children has brought challenges along the way but has given me the most rewarding experiences.

I have worked with children and families for the past 18 years in many roles including child minding, specialist 1-1 primary support and secondary school pastoral/behaviour support.

I firmly believe that ALL children deserve to live in a safe secure and caring environment – It is a true privilege to be a part of TDAS as I am able to help support families and children to begin to feel safe secure and cared for.

Those families who find themselves on our refuge doorstep have somehow found the strength to get themselves there. Supporting families and children to regain their strength and build on their future is my passion.

“We never know how strong we are until strength is our only option”

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