UK Government to criminalise ‘virginity testing’, but what is it?
‘Virginity testing’ sometimes referred to as ‘two-finger testing’ is a harmful violation of women and girls, an invasion of privacy, and an erosion of their human rights. Women are still being sent by men to have their virginity checked in the United Kingdom. Doctors (some registered with the NHS) have been carrying out this practice since 2012 when it was first reported, but possibly earlier.
The Haven responds to the government’s strategy to tackle Violence against Women and Girls
This week, the government has released its Tackling Violence against Women and Girls Strategy, after a Call for Evidence which received over 180,000 responses, earlier on in the year. The document outlines how the government intends to prioritise prevention, support survivors, pursue perpetrators and create a robust system.
PRESS RELEASE: OSB Group make incredible donation to The Haven Wolverhampton
The Haven Wolverhampton are delighted to have received an incredibly generous donation from their charity partner OSB Group. The partnership was formed in December 2020 when The Haven Wolverhampton was selected as one of their local charities for the year.
EURO 2020 – Blowing the whistle on Domestic Abuse
As we approach the weekend and of course the EURO 2020 finals, many are oblivious to the connection between the nation’s favourite sport and Domestic Abuse. Women all over the United Kingdom are anxiously awaiting the results of the game.
The Domestic Abuse Act – A Guide For Employers
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021, which became law in April, marks significant steps forward to providing further protections to the millions of people who are subjected to Domestic Abuse. During 2019 to 2020 2.3m people in England and Wales were affected by Domestic...
Our Statement on The Domestic Abuse Act 2021
Eight years after signing The Istanbul Convention, the UK is yet to ratify it. However, the 2020 Domestic Abuse Bill which has been signed into law, takes us a step closer towards adhering to some of the standards that the convention outlined but there is still a lot of work to do.
Are you ready for the 104 Challenge?
Last year was a year like no other for so many of us. We found ourselves confined to our homes and with very little social interaction with our friends, family and colleagues (except for the dreaded zoom calls of course). Physical exercise was limited to an hour per day and so many of us were in dire need of something other than the pandemic to focus on. Thus, the 104 challenge was born.
PRESS RELEASE – Campaign to help staff access Domestic Abuse support
The Haven Wolverhampton has launched its brand new ‘Purple Pledge Campaign’, an ongoing effort to help businesses in the Black Country become zero tolerance workplaces and ensure they have the right tools in place to support employees who may be subjected to domestic abuse.
Bank’s grant to help support women and children fleeing domestic abuse
As seen on businessdesk.com. A grant from the Barclays £100m Covid-19 Community Aid Package means that survivors of domestic abuse in Wolverhampton will have a safe place to sleep and support to rebuild their lives following the trauma of abuse.
Walking the extra mile for charity
As seen on expressandstar.com. Parvinder Singh Rakhra and his sons Joshan and Aran spent a day walking from their home in Wolverhampton to outside Birmingham Town Hall at Victoria Square to raise funds for the Haven Refuge.
Impact Reports
2017 – 2018
A spotlight on our achievements this year, including winning The PRINCESS ROYAL TRAINING AWARD and The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. click to download.
2019 – 2020
A tribute to our late c0-founder Colin Brown, with a spotlight on Substance Abuse and our Digital Transformation journey. Click to download.
2018 – 2019
A throwback to how it all began, with a spotlight on our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and Sexual Violence support services. Click to download.