Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS) is delighted to win new funding from the ‘Tampon Tax’, granted via Community Foundations for Lancashire and Merseyside to support female victims of domestic abuse.
TDAS will be running special courses open to those living or working in Trafford. True colours – which helps participants understand the effects of the abuse suffered and how to recognise unhealthy relationships. Back to me – helping women move past and recover from traumatic experiences through confidence and assertiveness building. Benefiting nearly 100 women, TDAS’ team of domestic abuse specialists will use these proven programmes running throughout 2019 to aid women in their recoveries.
Key to the success of the courses is combatting isolation experienced by victims due to a partner/family member’s controlling behaviour. The groups of victims/survivors learn together, support each other and create a safe space for experiences to be shared and reflected on with expert guidance.
Small groups of 10-12 participants, of a variety of ages, take part in weekly work for 6 to 8 weeks. Participants come from all walks of life. The curriculums use multiple teaching styles and activities with group work and individual reflection based on case studies and other materials.
