Fatima’s Story

Fatima’s Story

I contacted The Haven while still living with my boyfriend, after my neighbours gave me the helpline number. My boyfriend had been subjecting me to “rough sex” persistently. The neighbours heard my screams and advised me to get help. I was allocated an Independent...
Jasmin’s Story

Jasmin’s Story

W hen I initially spoke to The Haven, I was reluctant to go into detail about what I was going through because I was feeling so overwhelmed. I’d been arrested following allegations of common assault made against me by my husband – the true perpetrator.  My first...