Resources

Accessing support for domestic abuse survivors is a vital step towards healing. Sheffield Women's Aid offers a safe and empathetic space, providing tailored assistance, refuge, legal guidance, counseling, and practical resources. You're not alone on this journey – our compassionate team is here to stand by you, empowering you towards a brighter future.

We work with a variety of affiliated organizations and resources that can provide valuable support to you both locally and nationally.

Local Organisations

Sheffield Drug and Alcohol/Domestic Abuse Coordination Team
Specialist support for thoes experiencing
Sheffield Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre
Providing support around sexual violence
Independant Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS)
Domestic and sexual violence support with access to refuges
Haven
For children and young people affected by domestic abuse
Mums in Need
Supporting mothers dealing with coercive control after separation from a partner
Roshni Sheffield
Resource centre for South Asian women
Ashiana Sheffield
Supporting BAMER women fleeing abuse or trafficking
SAYiT
Support for LGBTQ+ young people
Shelter - Sheffield
Support for homelessness and housing rights
Project 6
Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service (18+)
South Yorkshire Police - Domestic Violence Advice

Safety Planning

Safety Planning can help you understand your situation and the preparation that may be needed to keep you and your family safe when fleeing domestic abuse.

Organisations such as IDAS, Crossroads and The Elm Foundation have comprehensive safety plans that are easily accessible via their website.

The Power and Control Wheel

Domestic abuse is understood within a context of power and control. The power and control wheels were created in 1984 in the US to help explain and have a visual representation to understand domestic abuse, including coercive control. The wheels were borne out of survivors’ stories and highlighted the tactics and behaviours institutions and perpetrators use to victim blame and sustain abuse to victims. Please see more on the website provided, as the wheels can also be printed off if required.

https://www.theduluthmodel.org/wheels/.