Media reports in the last year have shown that male violence towards women is still prevalent, yet women who have endured it often find once the initial crisis has passed, they are left to struggle alone with the long-term aftermath on a physical and emotional level. ‘Finding Our Voice’ aims to bridge this support gap for women, helping them to address the deep and lasting negative impact of their experience. The project will work with 64 women who have experienced male abuse, but who are no longer in crisis (4 cohorts of 16). Each cohort will be given 2x intensive weekends and a 6-week online course, creating a safe and confidential space to share their experience and explore issues such as how the abuse has led them to compromise and limit themselves; how to make different choices without fear, guilt or shame; and how to find their voice and become confident to use it. This application follows 2 previously funded grants from EF. Beneficiaries: 64 women from E. London, of all ages, ethnicities, religion, race or disabilities (UK).
Emergence Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, no. 1050701.
