During the month of July, PSS volunteers in attendance at the Summer Conference in Twickenham received exclusive training from Stop Domestic Abuse, a charity covering the South-East of the UK (but who can signpost to local services.)
Later in the month, the PSS HQ team had a more detailed extended session, exploring case studies, data and warning signs.
Statistics supplied through Women’s Aid to the charity indicate around 30% of Domestic Abuse starts during pregnancy, and that doubles the risk of preterm birth and low birth rate in the baby.
Speaking about the training partnership, Kat Ching (Training and Development Manager) said “Stop Domestic Abuse are proud and excited to be working with the Pregnancy Sickness Support Team to raise awareness on Domestic Abuse and its impacts, not only to pregnant mums, but also to their babies.”
“The training focuses on abuse prevalence, typologies, tactics, recognising warning signs, providing non-judgmental compassionate support and signposting to anyone effected by Domestic Abuse.”
“Working together, we want to remove stigma, victim blaming language and stereotyping, and encourage a community-based support network to all those in need.”
If you or someone you know might need support, charities including Refuge, NCDV, Women’s Aid, or for South-East specifically, Stop Domestic Abuse, are available to offer specific advice and help.
You are not alone. Help is just a phone call away.
