by HannahW | Sep 1, 2025 | News
Leeds Domestic Violence Service has achieved the Leading Lights accreditation for LDVS’ (Leeds Domestic Violence Service) IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocate) service. Leading Lights is a SafeLives accreditation programme recognising rewards good and...
by HannahW | Aug 29, 2025 | News
For many victim-survivors, a concealed phone is a lifeline – it can be used as a tool when planning to leave their abusive partner, or way to speak to family or friends without their perpetrator knowing. The planned emergency alert system means all mobile phone or...
by HannahW | Aug 26, 2025 | News
Founded in 1972, Leeds Women’s Aid is the largest women’s charity in Leeds, and the safety of victim-survivors of domestic abuse has always been at the heart of our work. The national DASH (Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Honour-Based Abuse) checklist, widely used by...
by HannahW | Jul 8, 2025 | News
We are delighted to share Leeds Women’s Aid’s 2024 impact report! The report includes key information, statistics, case studies and quotes to demonstrate the life changing impact of work, and the many ways we support women and families to rebuild their lives after...
by HannahW | Jul 2, 2025 | News
At Leeds Women’s Aid, our incredible Access and Assessment Team (AAT) are the first point of contact for anyone experiencing domestic violence and abuse, and received 8,800 contacts for support in 2024 – via the helpline, email and online chat. We spoke to Freya,...
