Actor and writer holds set creation workshop at Advance

The women’s collages will now be included in the theatre sets of Weeping Woman, a one-woman play by Ellen. Ellen said: This isn’t Ellen’s first collaboration with Advance. Last year she created a script from the real-life experiences of young women and girls supported by us. The script was then spoken by actors to create […]

Impact of Counter Allegations on Survivors of Domestic Abuse

One of the most significant consequences of counter allegations is the damage they inflict on women, who often face more severe repercussions than men. Beyond the immediate emotional toll, women may lose access to their homes, their children and face criminalisation, and for migrant women the consequences might lead to their resettlement application being rejected. […]

CTRL + ALT + SAFETY WEBINAR

Did you know that 77% of girls and young women experienced online harm? As professionals dedicated to supporting young people, or as parents striving to protect your children, this is a statistic we can no longer ignore. We have over 25 years of experience working with young women, girls, and vulnerable groups in the fields […]

Kent Police and Crime Commissioner Visits Advance

The visit gave Advance staff the opportunity to highlight the gaps in provision for women in contact with the criminal justice system, such as the lack of long-term support and rehabilitation, and the vital need for more funding. Advance has had a centre in Kent for four years and supports more than 400 women across […]

ADVANCE Relaunch of ADVANCETALK Series for 16 Days of Activism

This four-part series tackled the vital yet often overlooked intersections between domestic abuse, violence against women and girls (VAWG), and women’s involvement in the criminal justice system. The sessions explored trauma’s role in women’s pathways to offending, early intervention strategies, the transformative impact of Women’s Centres, and the challenges posed by false counter-allegations. With expert […]

Women who’ve been in prison host criminal justice showcase

Advance is the largest specialist provider of community-based support for women in contact with the criminal justice system. Keynote speakers at the event included Liz Mack, Advance CEO, Paula Harriott, CEO of Unlocked and former prisoner, and Alex Davies-Jones, Minister for Victims & Violence Against Women and Girls. Liz Mack said: Media enquiries For more […]