Posts Tagged ‘teenagers’
A Day in The Life of a Freedom Programme Facilitator
This article is written by Juno Women’s Aid’s Freedom Programme Facilitator in Nottingham city. What is the Freedom Programme? The Freedom Programme is a domestic abuse programme that examines the roles played between perpetrators and survivors of abuse, as well as the attitudes and beliefs they carry. Juno Women’s Aid facilitates women-only Freedom Programme sessions,…
Read MoreAnn Bernice Huffsmith
In remembrance of Ann Bernice Huffsmith, advocate, philanthropist, dearly beloved wife, and mother to three children. Ann Bernice Huffsmith was a treasure to everyone who knew her. Throughout her many years as a confidante and supporter of organisations such as the Salvation Army, and non-profits helping women overcome addiction, she also specialised in teaching dyslexic…
Read MoreFinal Briefing: The Domestic Abuse Act 05/05/21
Over the past few months, we have published fortnightly briefings on the Domestic Abuse Bill to provide survivors of domestic abuse, partner agencies, and individuals supporting Juno’s mission, with parliamentary and sector-wide updates. The Bill returned to the Commons for consideration of Lord amendments on the 26th April 2021, this was followed by another consideration…
Read MoreBriefing: The Domestic Abuse Bill 19/4/21
In light of the Domestic Abuse Bill, we will be publishing fortnightly briefings to provide survivors of domestic abuse, partner agencies and individuals supporting Juno’s mission, with parliamentary and sector-wide updates. On the 15th April 2021, the Domestic Abuse Bill returned to the House of Commons for its final stages. The consideration of Commons amendments…
Read MoreBriefing: The Domestic Abuse Bill 29/3/21
In light of the Domestic Abuse Bill, we will be publishing fortnightly briefings to provide survivors of domestic abuse, partner agencies, and individuals supporting Juno’s mission, with parliamentary and sector-wide updates. The Bill has now completed the third reading, which commenced on the 24th of March, 2021. Further amendments are now being considered. If you…
Read MoreBriefing: The Domestic Abuse Bill 15/3/21
In light of the Domestic Abuse Bill, we will be publishing fortnightly briefings to provide survivors of domestic abuse, partner agencies and individuals supporting Juno’s mission, with parliamentary and sector-wide updates. The Bill is now in the Report Stage, which commenced on the 8th of March, 2021. If you have any questions, comments or concerns…
Read MoreReflections of a CEO – Male Violence Against Women and Girls
This past week has left too many of us angry, exhausted, hurt, and in some cases, despairing about the situation for women and girls in the UK. I have been reflecting on the events of this week and am asking myself what is it that is so different about the past seven days that has…
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day 2021
Happy International Women’s Day to women around the world! In line with our #JunoWomen campaign throughout the month of March on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, today we’re sharing a poem written by Juno staff aptly called: ‘Women who work with women have the best job in the world.’ Enjoy! Women who work with women have…
Read MoreBriefing: The Domestic Abuse Bill 1/3/21
In light of the Domestic Abuse Bill, we will be publishing fortnightly briefings to provide survivors of domestic abuse, partner agencies and individuals supporting Juno’s mission, with parliamentary and sector-wide updates. The Bill has just completed the committee stage. The report stage of the Bill commences on the 8th of March, 2021. If you have…
Read MoreBriefing: The Domestic Abuse Bill 15/2/21
In light of the Domestic Abuse Bill, we will be publishing fortnightly briefings to provide survivors of domestic abuse, partner agencies, and individuals supporting Juno’s mission, with parliamentary and sector-wide updates. The Bill has just completed the committee stage. The report stage of the Bill commences on the 8th of March, 2021. If you have…
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