Posts Tagged ‘teenagers’
Fairytale Foe Part 2
Trigger Warning: This blog post contains information about domestic violence and abuse. Look after yourself and remember, we’re here 24-hours, 365 days a year. Call us on 0808 800 0340 or visit our website for information on the available support. https://junowomensaid.org.uk/ This is Part 2 of a three-part series. Read Part 1, Fairytale Foe, here.…
Read MoreJuno Service Update – November National Lockdown
A national lockdown has been announced starting on Thursday, November 5, until December 2 following the rise of COVID-19 cases across the UK. In this blog post, we have outlined service updates and changes during this time and key messages from Juno. Take care and stay safe. Key messages: If you are worried about…
Read MoreThe Look of Love Part 2
Trigger Warning: This blog post contains information about domestic violence and abuse. Look after yourself and remember, we’re here 24-hours, 365 days a year. Call us on 0808 800 0340 or visit our website for information on the available support. https://junowomensaid.org.uk/ This is Part 2 of a three-part series. Read Part 1, The Look of…
Read MoreFairytale Foe
Trigger Warning: This blog post contains information about domestic violence and abuse. Look after yourself and remember, we’re here 24-hours, 365 days a year. Call us on 0808 800 0340 or visit our website for information on the available support. https://junowomensaid.org.uk/ Aung San Suu Kyi: “The only real prison is fear, and the…
Read MoreThe Look of Love
Trigger Warning: This blog post contains information about domestic violence and abuse. Look after yourself and remember, we’re here 24-hours, 365 days a year. Call us on 0808 800 0340 or visit our website for information on the available support. https://junowomensaid.org.uk/ The look of love can be so gripping. After my first marriage breakdown, I…
Read MoreYoung Voices Under Lockdown
A day in the life of a Young Voices Worker at Juno Women’s Aid under the government’s lockdown restrictions. I’m sure it doesn’t come as a big surprise that COVID-19 and the lockdown has been a bit of a challenge and a struggle for a lot young people that we support on the Young Voices…
Read MoreThe Courts and Coronavirus
An insight into what is happening in the courts during the Coronavirus pandemic, written by a Court Worker at Juno Women’s Aid. It has been a strange time as a court worker. Things were running along and all of a sudden, it ground to a halt. The budget cuts over the last few years had…
Read MoreA Day in The Life of a Lockdown Worker
An insight into a day in the life of a County Survivor Advocacy Support Service (SASS) team member at Juno under the government’s lockdown restrictions. June, a time of celebration for me. Two of my children have birthdays; my daughter turns 16 and the other six. It’s the first month of summer and I…
Read MoreA Message of Solidarity #BlackLivesMatter
A message from Yasmin, CEO of Juno Women’s Aid. This is a very personal message, but I felt I had to say something and a prompt from a dear and valued member of Juno has given me courage today. Lockdown has been a painful time for us all as we have watched the daily news…
Read MoreHelpline – May 2020
It’s been a busy few weeks on the Helpline – like many other Helplines across the UK we have seen a big increase in calls. Since lockdown began on 24th March we have answered over 1700 calls for help from survivors, their family and friends, and the professionals involved in their ongoing support. Our team…
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