The L&S team are working alongside Haven Domestic Abuse Service to support women, men and children who are living with or have experienced domestic abuse.
We are passionate about supporting this cause and creating safe housing for those fleeing situations of domestic abuse, in order to do this we have set up a space in our showroom for our team and our customers to provide donations to those in need!
Please read through the tabs below for more information about Haven Domestic Abuse Services and what you can do to help support victims of domestic abuse.
Haven Domestic Abuse Service
Also known as the Boston Women's Aid - Haven has been providing specialist domestic abuse services since 1987.
They provide refuge for people in situations of domestic abuse from all over the country.
The dedicated and experienced practitioners are passionate about making a difference to people's lives - A trusted voice within our communities who are committed to the Haven vision - to free victims from Domestic Abuse.
Services Provided
THE FREEDOM PROGRAMME
A 12 week programme that aims to help victims of domestic abuse understand what has happened to them.
This includes understanding how they and their children are affected by the abuse and how lives can improve when abuse is removed.
They strive to help those in the programme understand that they should not feel guilty and allow them to gain tools to help recovery and move on to a life free from abuse.
REFUGE
Sometimes, the time comes when the victim(s) need to find a place of safety for themselves and their children; this is know as a refuge.
There is a network of domestic abuse refuges across England for victims and their children if they need to flee domestic abuse.
Haven offers refuge for up to 15 families and can also search for appropriate refuge in an area where the victim is not known and the perpetrator has no family or contacts.
Services offered at SoLDAS
RURAL COMMUNITY HUBS
Haven have created Rural Community Hubs - a free support service where victims and their family or friends who are concerned about them can seek support and advice in Boston and across the very rural parts of Lincolnshire, this is beneficial for those who dont have access to vehicles or online systems
RAISING AWARENESS IN SCHOOLS
Haven aim to raise awareness about Domestic Abuse - looking at the difference between a healthy and unhealthy relationship with school pupils through a workshop.
Following on from this one-to-one sessions are offered to any pupils that have disclosed witnessing or being a victim of Domestic Abuse and would like support.
The work done with children and young people in refuge spans over thirty years and is allied to the successful awareness raising programme within schools.
DONATE
At L&S we have dedicated a space in our showroom to donations for Haven Domestic Abuse Service, after discussions with members of their team we have created a list of suitable donations for families that are fleeing situations of domestic abuse:
- New single and double duvets and covers
- New pillows and covers
- New bath, hand and tea towels
- Toilet Rolls, Toiletries and Sanitary Products
- Supermarket Vouchers
- Clothes, purses, scarves etc
- Non-perishable food items
- Cleaning Products (excluding bleach) - bin bags, anti-bac wipes etc
- Kitchen-ware
- Hairbrushes, combs etc
- Books, Notepads , Stationary
We regularly receive updates from the Haven team about which donation items are most needed at different times, if you would like more information on what you can do to help please speak to our office staff or visit the website linked below to find out more about the cause and how you can help!