Southampton City Council (SCC) has awarded the Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence contract to Stop Domestic Abuse.

This is an exciting development for Stop Domestic Abuse and reflects on the calibre and commitment of our staff team. It allows us to extend our services across the whole of Hampshire including the 11 Hampshire districts, Portsmouth and now, Southampton.

Together with our partners, we will provide:

• Contact point and full assessment of victims.

• Interventions for people who are displaying behaviours that would indicate they are vulnerable to returning to an abusive relationship. This will include 1:1 and group support. 

• Support offered to child victims of domestic and/or sexual abuse offering either 1:1 and/or group support.

• Engagement and support for children who are made victims of domestic abuse including ‘drop in’ support where young people can seek help and advice. 

• Refuge accommodation.

• Education and advocacy support to medical colleagues.

• Recovery options including therapeutic support to victims.

• Engagement and education around healthy relationships for young people.  

Refuge for Women and Children in Southampton

Stop Domestic Abuse will be taking over an existing refuge which will accommodate 7 families.  We are currently fundraising to furnish and upgrade this property.   We are opening a second refuge to accommodate 5 families. We are currently fundraising to furnish this property. Our ‘Safe in Southampton’ Appeal is calling for donations of cash, new furniture, white goods, toys, garden storage and furnishings for the refuges.

Please contact us if you can help us create a welcoming environment for women and children entering our refuges in Southampton. Get in touch HERE.