In this episode, part of a series in response to Covid19, Edwina talks to Dickie James MBE, CEO of Staffordshire Women’s Aid for 26 years, to find out about the impact of the pandemic on refuge and support services for women and their children and the anticipated rise in incidents of domestic violence. Please note that this episode was recorded on Tuesday 31st March 2020 and the situation is rapidly changing.
For more about Staffordshire Women’s Aid:
http://www.staffordshirewomensaid.org/ @StaffsWomensAid
Helpline: 0300 330 5959
You can also follow Dickie James on Twitter @DickiJames
National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247
The Men’s Advice Line– 0808 801 0327
National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0800 999 5428
Childline: 0800 1111
Read more about the One Small Thing charity here.
Twitter - @OSTCharity
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