Aasroy - DVA support
A range of holistic support offers for women and children of diverse communities experiencing or impacted by domestic abuse. Culturally sensitive support delivered by a team with specialist knowledge of the community and who are committed to challenging cultural practices that limit women and girls’ right to freedom and equality.
- Become informed about their choices and options and feel empowered to take control of their lives.
- Living in safety, free from abuse and fear.
- Build confidence and raise self-esteem to live an independent life.
- Feeling empowered to leave abusive relationships.
- Receive a tailor-made support taking in account of their cultural and language needs and family dynamics.
1:1 and group support for adult women
1:1 support for children and young people
Specialised group support in schools and community venues
Risk assessment and outcomes focussed Support planning model
Confidential advice and advocacy
Awareness sessions on domestic violence and abuse
Outreach support
Access to groups – see below for days and times:
Stepping Forward Support group – every Tuesday from 10-12pm (term-time only)
Communication skills – every Wednesday 9.30-11.30am
Coffee morning – first Friday of the month from 9-11am (term-time only)
How to register
Self-referral via the Shantona website – get support
Agency referrals via the shantona website – agency referral
For agency referrals you will need to contact Shantona for a username and password to access the system.
Contact details for more info
Name: Khela Begum – Lead Practitioner
Contact Number: 0113 2497120 |0796 051 9089
Email Address: khela@shantona.co.uk
