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 for a longer period of time, and with greater severity. If you’re disabled, your abuser may also be your carer, making you more reliant on them. You can […]
“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 cases, with 40% of private law cases involving domestic abuse allegations. The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS), through Family Court Advisors (FCAs), plays a […]
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 Dawes, looks at the history of refuges for women, our important work and why this milestone wasn’t a ‘celebration’ but more a reminder that our work is as […]
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 the immediate response to domestic abuse incidents, ensuring that victims are met with the understanding and support they deserve during their most vulnerable moments. However, while we fully […]
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 Domestic Abuse, It Ends with Us.
Trying my hardest to keep an open mind, being fully aware I will be viewing this from a domestic abuse and trauma lens, both from a personal and professional perspective, I settled myself in the shadows of the cinema to watch this much mixed reviewed screening.
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 behavior which repeat over, and over, and over again, and which can make it difficult for someone to break free. By understanding these stages, we can begin to […]
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 hospital. For many, a hospital setting can be one of the few times where they can get away from their abuser and reach out for help. Our two […]
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 Ever’, a day which has been growing in prominence around the world since the first world record attempting flashmob in celebration of Kate Bush’s birthday took place in […]
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 came together to transform the town into a vibrant celebration of community, joy, allyship and protest. We were proud to be part of this incredible day, standing alongside […]
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 in a suspected honour killing. This day honours Shafilea’s memory and acknowledges all those who have suffered or lost their lives due to honour-based abuse. What is honour-based […]
