Advance releases Women’s Centre Report
This report is timely, as the debate continues over whether women convicted of non-violent offences should be sent to prison and how to address a crumbling criminal justice system. We explore how Women’s Centres can support justice-involved women across their multiple, often complex needs in a safe and welcoming space. Prison is extremely expensive, and […]
Advance and London’s Violence Reduction Unit co-host event
It was a wonderful opportunity to connect, celebrate one another, and express ourselves through art. City Hall is also a host of Walking in her Shoes, a collection of photographs taken by women and girls supported by Advance. We’re excited to share that these will be available on our website at the end of the […]
Advance teams up with City Hall to host photographic exhibition for 16 Days of Activism
The exhibition launch at the Mayor of London and London Assembly headquarters on November 25th signalled the start of 16 Days of Activism, an international campaign to challenge violence against women and girls. Women supported by Advance, across London, were invited to submit photographs that hold a special meaning for them, maybe a safe space […]
Advance Opens Second Women’s Centre in Kent
The women’s centre is the second to be opened in Kent by Advance, a national women’s organisation supporting women and girls who’ve experienced trauma through domestic abuse and the criminal justice system. The opening was attended by representatives from partners of Advance, including domestic abuse charity Sateda, Mental Health Matters, drug and alcohol support service […]
Advance releases the Intersection of Gender, Domestic Abuse, and Suicidality report
The horrific reality is that three women a week are killed by men. But behind that figure is an even darker truth…More women are dying by suicide as a result of domestic abuse. Suicides related to domestic abuse now occur at approximately three times the rate of domestic homicides. The inseparable relationship between domestic abuse […]
Advance responds to the BBC Panorama investigation into the Metropolitan Police
We work with fine police officers when supporting women affected by domestic abuse, VAWG, and the criminal justice system. However, the Met continues to be an environment where far too many officers whose behaviour and attitudes are dangerous feel emboldened. The Met – and other police forces across the country – clearly still has a […]