A safe, just and equal world for women

[biog]This blog by Advance’s Senior Policy and Communications Officer reflects on ‘Saluting our Sisters’ this Black History MonthWe work in partnership across our services, to ensure all women can access the support they need, in the way they need it

This week we hear from an Advance IRIS Advocate Educator on the importance of a Whole Health Approach to domestic abuse, ensuring that health practitioners can spot the signs of domestic abuse and save lives
We work in health care settings to ensure that we are able to access the women who need support, and refer them on to specialist domestic abuse services

This #SmallCharityWeek we celebrate all our small charity partners who work with us everyday in a coordinated community response, in community hubs and in our Women’s Centres to support women and girls to lead safe, free and equal lives
Our partners support women from Advance Women’s Centres across nationally to ensure they are able to access the support they need in whatever way they need

This Volunteer Week, Advance Peer Mentor Coordinator answers some questions about the role of Peer Mentors in changing lives, and changing systems
A lived experience volunteer mentor scheme which support women and girls who experience domestic abuse and the criminal justice system to live safe, free and equal lives

Written by Advance Diversion Service Manager on diverting women away from the Criminal Justice System and into community support services
A unique project within Advance and the work we deliver is vital for early intervention to divert women from entering the Criminal Justice System.