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Power to Change is a new European
resource to help victims of domestic violence. It is a practical guide to
running support groups and self-help groups with victims and survivors of
domestic violence.
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the manual (PDF)
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£10 including p&p.
Download the manual in Portuguese
Download the manual in Italian
Download the manual in Estonian
Download the manual in Hungarian
About The Power to Change
Domestic violence is a widespread problem affecting as many as 1 in 4 women in their lifetimes and can have long-term effects. Many women experience loss of confidence and low self-esteem as a result of being in an abusive relationship, and self help support groups – based on the principles of building self-esteem and empowerment - are an important addition to the range of existing specialist services, including refuges.
The Power to Change manual provides a programme of education and
support in a group setting to women who are, or have been, in abusive
relationships. The manual also gives detailed information about how to set up
such support groups safely including checklists for facilitators, who have a
central role in making the sessions safe, supportive and inclusive. The manual
has been tested through consultation with a practitioners and service users
across the five countries. It will be a valuable resource for specialist
staff working in existing specialist services for victims of domestic and
sexual violence across Europe, as well as relevant specialists with expert
domestic violence knowledge working in statutory and other organisations, such
as health and social care.
Background to The Power to Change
Women’s Aid joined together with NANE in Hungary, Associazione Artemisi in
Italy, MTÜ Naiste Varjupaik in Estonia and Associacao de Mulheres Contra a
Violencia in Portugal to create a unique resource that draws on their
collective experience. The guide was funded by the European Commission's Daphne
initiative.
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