Our Pledge? Domestic Abuse Stops Here.
The Dash Charity
Supporting people experiencing Domestic Abuse in the communities of East Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire for 45 years.
Our Achievements
We provide specialist support
We provide specialist support to adults and children experiencing mental health issues, modern slavery, immigration, trafficking, homelessness and complex needs associated with Domestic Abuse, empowering them to live a life beyond crisis and ensuring their voices are heard.
We help victims access free legal help, obtain injunctions, arrange for them to have screens and video-links if giving evidence at court and we will support them on the day.
We also speak up for them and advocate on their behalf with housing teams, police, social care. We provide safety devices to help them feel safer in their own home and help source donations of anything they need to make their life a little easier or a little brighter whilst they are trying to stay safe.
Our programmes help women, children and men recognise tactics of abuse, so they can feel more empowered and break the cycle of abuse.
Achievements
Each Year it is estimated that
Key statistics about domestic abuse in England and Wales *
People in the UK suffer some form of domestic abuse
Female Victims (8.2% of the population)
Male Victims (4% of the population)
0+
People in the UK are at high and imminent risk of being murdered or seriously injured as a result of domestic abuse
0
Women per month are killed by a current or former partner in England and Wales
0%
of children living with domestic abuse are directly harmed by the perpetrator of the abuse, in addition to the harm caused by witnessing the abuse of others
0+
People in the UK are at high and imminent risk of being murdered or seriously injured as a result of domestic abuse
0
Women per month are killed by a current or former partner in England and Wales
0%
of children living with domestic abuse are directly harmed by the perpetrator of the abuse, in addition to the harm caused by witnessing the abuse of others
*stats taken from SafeLives website https://safelives.org.uk/policy-evidence/about-domestic-abuse
What is
Guidance
Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse is an incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, bullying, threatening, or violent behaviour, by a partner, ex-partner, or family member. But it isn’t just physical violence – domestic abuse includes emotional, physical, sexual, economic, and psychological abuse. Abusive behaviour can happen in any relationship and it can continue even after the relationship has ended.
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What We Do
Our Services
If you're experiencing domestic abuse we'll provide a range of services that will help to keep you safe and give you and your family a positive future
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For Essential Work
Supporting victims of domestic abuse has always been difficult, but now due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we find ourselves in unprecedented times.
We have a huge battle now. We need to both protect our staff and continue to provide essential support services to our clients.
We are asking you to give £10 monthly or one-off donation today. That’s £2.50 a week. Domestic abuse has risen by at least 30% in other countries affected by the virus and our community will be affected similarly.
We need to provide 1:2:1 support for the traumatised victims, young people and children we work with and without funding, this work cannot continue. Please give today if you are able to and please look after yourselves and your families.
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Victim Experiences
Domestic Abuse Stories
Samsa was a travelling salesman and above it there hung a picture that he had recently cut out of an illustration
Femi
I came into refuge last year after police were called by my neighbour. My partner had beaten me for over 4 hours – I
Huma
From the beginning of my marriage, my husband hit me. I was treated like a slave. He was controlling and jealous, would spend our
Liam
We supported Liam in our safehouse after the family had fled from violence at home. Liam barely spoke to anyone. Liam had been told
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The Dash Charity’s Easter Basket
- Start Date: 23/03/2021
- Time: 12:00 pm
- End Date: 05/04/2021
- Time: 12:00 am
23
Mar
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International Women’s Day Conference 2021
- Start Date: 05/03/2021
- Time: 10:00 am
- End Date: 05/03/2021
- Time: 1:00 pm
- Zoom
05
Mar
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The Dash Charity Christmas Newsletter 2021
Festive wishes from all of us at The Dash Charity! Wishing you all a safe, happy and healthy Christmas and New Year A
Winter Campaign 2020
How can you help The Dash Charity this Christmas? A warm holiday wish from all at The Dash Charity! Today we launch our winter
White Ribbon Day 2020
In what has been the craziest year so far in The Dash Charity’s history, with our cases at a record high and the majority
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Do you know if you are being stalked?
Use this new tool on the @SuzyLamplugh Trust website to help you.
They have a confidential helpline for initial advice, safety planning and support. Our teams are also very experienced in supporting local victims of stalking,who often are partners, ex-partners or family members. We will provide you with a comprehensive safety plan, advocate on your behalf with other professional agencies, support you at court if needed and ensure that your safety is paramount and you get the help you need.
Don't try and manage this alone.
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#stalking #stalkingawareness #digitalstalking
www.suzylamplugh.org/am-i-being-stalked-tool
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Our online tool can offer information on services local to you, the law, as well as tips on how to gather evidence.
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us this week. From head shaving to raffles, to furniture donations and more, we want you to know, we really appreciate the things you have done to support our work:
Qingyu Yang
Alnylam Pia
Natalie Ellis
Charles Hollingsworth
Kinnarps UK
You are all amazing! Thankyou!
Thankyou so much to these lovely ladies who have now raised almost £6000 !
Read why their fundraising is so important for our charity:,
www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/19769800.maidenhead-fundraisers-shave-heads-domestic-abuse-charity/
Fundraising duo take on 'extreme' shave for domestic violence charity
www.sloughobserver.co.uk
A FUNDRAISING duo from Maidenhead will shave their head for charity in hopes to raise awareness for domestic violence.Vote for us by posting your blue token when you shop at any of these stores. Your token can help us win up to £1500 to support holiday activities for local children experiencing domestic abuse.
What beautiful ladies!
These two ladies went bald to support local survivors of domestic abuse last weekend. You can find the video on our Instagram highlights.
There is still time to donate to show your support. Just click the link below!
Good Girls Gone Bald - Domestic Abuse Stops Here
www.justgiving.com
Help Crystal Yang raise money to support The Dash Charity
Not long now! At 1.30 today these lovely ladies will be going bald for Dash! 😳😳😊
Lovely @ryanpaulantony1, will be getting his clippers at the ready!
You can still donate via the Just Giving Page .
They have already raised an amazing £5000!!
Hope you have got your woolly hats at the ready- it’s a bit chilly today!
Watch out for photos and videos later! 💜
