Eaves is a London-based charity that provides high quality housing and support to vulnerable women. We also carry out research, advocacy and campaigning to prevent all forms of violence against women.
At Eaves, we put the needs of women first. We are determined to give a voice to the most excluded women in society and provide direct, innovative services to support and empower women to help themselves.
Sojourner Project Closure
The Sojourner Project was a pilot project run by Eaves. The pilot ended on 31 March 2012 and Eaves is no longer able to accept new referrals.
From the 1st April 2012 the service for victims of domestic violence who entered the UK on a Spouse Visa and wish to make an application for Indefinite Leave to Remain under the DV Rule will be provided by the UKBA and the DWP. For further information from UKBA please follow the link below:
Eaves are proud to present an exciting fundraising event to spice up 2012!
Are you up for this great team building challenge?! Eaves' Raft Race at Wimbledon Park. At 4pm on Wednesday 20th June up to 20 teams will rise to the challenge and build, then race their rafts...! Prepare for fun and mayhem! There will be fabulous prizes for the winning team.
Sign up now as places are limited on both events! Contact Venetia Barton, Corporate and Events: venetia.barton@eavesforwomen.org.uk
Heroes Wanted
Are you up to the challenge of helping to raise valuable funds for Eaves through taking part in a sponsored run, walk or bike ride? Whether it’s cycling 100km through a moonlit London, running 10km dressed as Superman or Santa, or taking on the Run to the Beat half marathon, there’s a challenge to suit your ability and preference.
Contact fundraising@eavesforwomen.org.uk for more information or to book your place today
Support for women who have experienced sexual violence
The Amina scheme is a peer support scheme for women who have experienced rape, sexual assault or sexual abuse at anytime in their history. We are looking for women who would like one to one support from a specially trained volunteer.
Women are paired with a volunteer who has experienced sexual violence in the past themselves. Amina is not a counselling service but it has been designed to work alongside Eaves Scarlet Centre counselling and other support services that women can access.
Volunteers meet with women once a week and can:
- Help women talk about how they feel
- Help women work towards personal goals
- Accompany women to appointments
- Help to access support services
- Support through reporting and court proceedings.
The scheme is open to women over the age of 18, working or living in the London area. We accept referrals from agencies or women can contact us directly.
For more information you can contact the Amina scheme on the above email or by telephone: 0207 840 7959
To apply to the scheme (either yourself or on behalf of a client) email the referral form to: amina@eavesforwomen.org.uk
Poppy training
The Poppy Project is running a series training events for statutory and non-statutory agencies to enhance awareness of adult human trafficking with a focus on supporting female victims, including identification, victim care, supporting victims through immigration and criminal justice proceedings and the right to compensation.
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London - Workshop One: 11th May
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London - Workshop two: 18th May
Who should attend?
Anyone in the statutory, voluntary or community sectors that may be coming into contact with female victims of trafficking, including women’s organisations, housing and support services, asylum seeker support services, social services and community safety groups. It is also of interest to those focusing on trafficking as part of their studies.
If you are interested in attending the training, please see further information attached or contact Sally Montier on 020 7840 7149 or sally.montier@eavesforwomen.org.uk
Victims of Trafficking are victims of crime, not criminals
PLEASE SIGN OUR PETITION TO END DETENTION FOR TRAFFICKED PEOPLE.
Eaves’ Poppy Project has launched a campaign to end the detention and punishment of victims of trafficking in the UK.
Every year men, women and children are trafficked into the UK to be exploited and treated like slaves. These individuals are lied to and harmed in the UK, but instead of protecting victims and focusing on prosecuting the traffickers, these exploited individuals are often unfairly put in prisons and detention centres for crimes they were forced to commit by their traffickers. Over 95% of Poppy Project clients in detention or prison lost their freedom because a trafficker gave them a fake passport or stole food to survive – crimes that only happened because they were trafficked here.
We are calling on the Government to ensure that anyone who may be a victim of trafficking is properly identified and freed from unfair detention or incarceration.
>> Click here to sign e-petition
>> Click here for more information
Scarlet centre workshops
The Scarlet centre is a vibrant advice, support and learning centre for women, based in London. For accessibility information or to book any of the services call: 020 7840 7142 or email advice_centre@eavesforwomen.org.uk
>> Workshops February to April 2012
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