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ARTiculating HerStory was designed to amplify the voices of women who have experienced domestic abuse and gender-based violence. Through writing and spoken word, survivors turned silence into sound culminating in a live reading at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.
Alcohol doesn’t cause abuse but it’s often used to excuse, escalate, or endure it. This Alcohol Awareness Week, we explore how substance misuse intersects with domestic abuse and violence, and how victims and survivors are reclaiming joy and sobriety; one mocktail at a time! Read for more.
West Midlands Specialist Domestic Abuse Consortium, on behalf of Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid, Black Country Women’s Aid, Coventry Haven Women’s Aid and The Haven Wolverhampton, is disturbed following this week’s government spending review. Our doors must and...
We are thrilled to welcome Laura Rogers as our new CEO! Laura, former MARAC Lead at West Midlands Police, brings with her years of experience in the domestic abuse sector within policing and non-profit, along with her knowledge of how services and partners should respond to domestic abuse and safeguarding in the local community. Read for more
We are incredibly proud to announce that The Haven Wolverhampton has been awarded unconditional accreditation by Women’s Aid under the National Quality Standards (NQS). This is the only national accreditation in England that recognises the work of dedicated,...
As we prepare to mark International Women’s Day, we would like to honour 10 fearless women who have challenged injustice, fought systemic oppression, and changed laws to protect victims and survivors and promote gender equality. Their activism, from legal battles to survivor-led initiatives, has transformed lives. Read for more
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a severe violation of human rights, causing lifelong trauma, pain, and suffering. It is not culture. Not tradition. It is abuse. FGM is illegal in many countries, yet millions of girls remain at risk. Together, we must raise awareness and protect those at risk. Learn the signs. Speak out. Support the fight to end FGM. Read for more
Domestic abuse affects every aspect of life, including work. Employers can make a real difference by creating safe, supportive environments for those affected. This week a Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill proposed 10 days of paid leave. What more can employers do? Read for more
The Haven Wolverhampton stands in solidarity with Gisele Pelicot, a courageous survivor whose powerful story highlights the urgent need to combat sexual violence and challenge the patriarchal norms that perpetuate it globally. Read for more.
The inaugural edition of ARTiculating HerStory invited survivors of domestic abuse to explore healing through visual art. In partnership with Wolverhampton Art Gallery, women expressed their journeys of pain, hope, and renewal through powerful collage pieces inspired by the story of Andromeda — transforming silence into colour, and trauma into creativity.