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90th birthday. 90 miles. 9 days.
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Disabled women in the UK are more than twice as likely to experience domestic abuse compared to women who aren’t disabled. The abuse they face usually lasts
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From 5k's to marathons via fun runs and muddy obstacle courses, we have the challenge for you!
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“Errors in judgement persist with terrible consequences for child and adult victims”, CAFCASS Domestic Abuse Practice Policy 2024 Domestic abuse remains a significant concern in family court
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Earlier this month supporters and volunteers gathered together at the Turner Contemporary in Margate to mark the 30th anniversary of Oasis. Our Head of Income and Engagement, Jo
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Oasis Domestic Abuse Service welcomes the Government’s announcement to embed domestic abuse specialists within 999 control rooms across the UK. This is an important step towards improving
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Recently I took myself for my first ever solo cinema trip, so I thought what better film than the one that is raising awareness and conversations around
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Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to leave an abusive relationship? The cycle of abuse, also known as the cycle of violence, reveals patterns of
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Yesterday we welcomed Kent’s High Sheriff, Dr Gill Fargher, to Medway Maritime Hospital, where she met with our two domestic violence advisors who are located within the
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At the end of July, on a particularly hot and sunny Sunday, a small team from Oasis took part in Margate’s inaugural ‘The Most Wuthering Heights Day
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Pride season is in full swing, and Oasis was honoured to march in the Margate Pride parade last weekend. The atmosphere was electric as hundreds of people
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24th March 2025. Leeds Castle. A night under the stars, transforming futures for survivors of abuse.
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July 14th marks National Honour Based Abuse (HBA) Awareness Day, a time to remember Shafilea Ahmed, a 17-year-old British-Pakistani girl who was tragically murdered by her parents
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Marking a significant step forward in addressing domestic abuse through collaborative efforts...
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We are delighted to announce that our Christmas Wishes for a Brighter Future appeal in December 2023 raised a fantastic £6,381. The campaign, which ran throughout the
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Recovering Together is our pioneering domestic abuse trauma healing programme for families. When a family experiences domestic abuse, it is traumatic, for everyone. Children do not witness
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Banksy’s artwork ‘Valentine’s Day Mascara’ has been unveiled at its new home at Dreamland Margate. The artwork has been moved from its original location, on the side
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Banksy’s Valentine’s Day artwork in Margate threw Oasis and other vital services supporting those affected by domestic abuse into the spotlight. The artwork has inspired many conversations
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It’s not every day that a Banksy artwork appears in your local community, but that’s what has happened this week in Margate. On one of the most
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We are delighted to share that we have received a social investment loan of £4.1 million from Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC) for us to enhance our
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The coercive, controlling behaviour of Alina’s partner was so extensive that it was hard to see the red flags until taking part in an Oasis Programme helped
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Domestic Abuse can happen to anyone. Male victims don’t always know that what they are experiencing is abuse and often suffer in silence. For some, they are
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Domestic Abuse doesn’t just affect people. All too often pets become part of the abusive tactics used by perpetrators, as a prime means to coerce and control.
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The “rough sex” defence was outlawed on Monday 6 July 2020 in England and Wales. The amendment forms part of the new Domestic Abuse Bill, which is
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As many people enjoy celebrating the festive period, the abuse experienced by some families in Kent and Medway will increase. The added pressure of more time together,
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The sixth annual Oasis Golf Day at North Foreland Golf Club in Broadstairs raised a fantastic £6,400. The event, held on Friday 8th September, a gloriously sunny
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We are delighted to welcome our new CEO Claire Williams to Oasis Domestic Abuse Service. Claire has a significant history of working for Kent and Medway communities,
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12-year-old Lottie* moved into our refuge with her Mum in early 2022, having fled the domestic abuse she’d experienced for most of her young life. She was
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If coming to refuge is difficult for adults, it can be even more confusing for children who may not fully understand why they have had to leave
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In episode 5 of the Oasis podcast, ‘Perspectives: Uncovering Domestic Abuse’, our young people’s mentor Jo talks with teenager Hanna, a young woman who we’ve supported through
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For the Power of Women festival 2022 celebrating International Women’s Day, our CEO Deb was invited to speak at the opening event. The theme is ‘Reclaim and
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In episode 4 of the Oasis podcast, ‘Perspectives: Uncovering Domestic Abuse’, our team member Iona talks with Sarah Wydall and Elize Freeman from Dewis Choice – the
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In episode 3 of the Oasis Perspectives podcast, team member Jennie speaks with expert Luke Martin about victims and perpetrators of Domestic Abuse, and how he and
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Welcome to episode 2 of the Oasis podcast, ‘Perspectives: Uncovering Domestic Abuse’. In this series of interviews, we get under the umbrella term ‘domestic abuse’. We speak
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For #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we caught up with Oasis’s Domestic Abuse trauma specialist counsellor Diane May about her work and the seminal work of Bessel Van Der Kolk and
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Oasis Perspectives Welcome to episode 1 of the Oasis podcast, ‘Perspectives: uncovering Domestic Abuse’. In this series of interviews, we get under the umbrella term ‘domestic abuse’.
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For Deaf Awareness Week we spoke with SignHealth, the deaf health charity that Oasis regularly connects with, to hear more about their specialist #DomesticAbuse service for survivors
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Oasis volunteer Helen reflects on her experience helping someone affected by domestic abuse in the 1970s and what’s changed for people today. During my winter break, I
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Oasis and Choices Domestic Abuse Services have come together as one organisation, creating an even stronger service across East Kent, Medway and North Kent. The sister organisations
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CEO Deb reflects on the destructive nature of the chronic avoidance of accountability Valentine’s is upon us. At Oasis, we can’t help but reflect on this day
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In 2020, we are not only facing a global crisis caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, but we continue to face a global issue when it comes to
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We are delighted to announce that Margate-based Counter Editions are producing a three-colour lithograph print by artist Tracey Emin, who grew up in the seaside town and
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Our Early Intervention & Prevention team has found ways to support children and young people remotely, from drawing pictures together on video calls related to feelings being
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“That was really tough hearing Mum like that, she was crying, she’d had chunks of her hair pulled out”. Children do not ‘witness’ domestic abuse, they experience
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A third of domestic abuse starts or intensifies during pregnancy. This is why we provide refuge for those who need safety at the most vulnerable of times.
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When Oasis opened its doors in 1994, two women a week were being murdered as a result of domestic abuse. This figure remains the same and our
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Last year Oasis was 25 years old. Our Fundraising Manager Loukia Michael looks at the history of refuges for women, our important work and why this milestone
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Starting a new life isn’t easy. Creating a safe life is even harder when you’re fleeing abuse. Our refuge is vital for building a safer future for
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At Oasis one of the services we provide is Refuge accommodation for women and children who have had to flee their homes for their own safety. They
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Rachel was referred into the Oasis Court support (IDVA) service for help around a court case involving her ex-partner. In her first call she said that her
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I met my ex-partner through a friend. We dated for 2 years and everything was fine. We finally decided to move in together and I shortly fell
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At Oasis, our core aim is to help survivors rebuild their lives after abuse. The road to recovery can be long but through support and our holistic
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Sara came to stay at the Oasis Refuge seven years ago, with her three young children. During this time she became very involved in the daily life
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I lived in the Oasis refuge at Christmas a couple of years ago. It was a really hard time for me, I had moved away from family
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My husband used to be very controlling and manipulative. He would over dose and say he was going to kill himself. He would accuse me of affairs,
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At Oasis we don’t receive any statutory funding for our work with children and young people – and yet we know that this work is essential if
