Group Support
The Staying Safe Programme
At Leeds Women’s Aid, we deliver the Staying Safe Programme, a 10-week group course for women affected by Domestic Violence & Abuse (DV&A). You are welcome to attend if you are currently experiencing abuse from a partner or ex-partner, or if this is something you have been through in the past.
The Staying Safe Programme is designed so that women can support one another to understand DV&A, how it happens and how to become safe. It can be very useful if you are worried about getting into another abusive relationship in the future.
Our commissioned service, LDVS, also delivers various support groups through partner organisation, Women’s Health Matters. For more information, please visit https://ldvs.uk/group-support/
Call Our Helpline
Available 24/7
Online Chat With Us
Available Monday to Friday 1pm – 4pm, apart from bank holidays.
How we can support you
The Staying Safe Programme
As a group, the Staying Safe programme will look at the first signs that a new partner may be abusive, and how abuse affects children and parenting.
There will be skill sharing for dealing with the emotional effects of a controlling relationship, and releasing feelings of guilt and blame.
Throughout the course you will work on building confidence, healthy boundaries and safe ways to be assertive.
How to access the service
Agency & Self-Referrals
We attempt to run the Staying Safe Programme at least 2 or 3 times a year. Agency and self-referrals can be made via our helpline by calling 0113 246 0401 or emailing [email protected].
Please call us on 0113 246 0401 to sign up or to find out more information.