Pathway Project: How Your Vote can Help Victims of Domestic Abuse
This February, we have the incredible Pathway Project taking part in the My Favourite Voucher Codes charity poll. This Staffordshire-based charity provide support for victims of domestic abuse, violence and sexual abuse, providing much-needed help in the form of refuge, 1:1 support and support groups. Learn more about Pathway Project below and see how you can support this incredible charity this February.
The History of Pathway Project
Pathway Project are a charity supporting Victims of Domestic and Sexual Abuse. The charity provides support for Men, Women and Children who find themselves in an abusive relationship. The charity was set up 35 years ago by the founder Kathy Coe M.B.E. Kathy was herself a victim of Domestic Abuse not once but twice. She found there was no help for her and her children and started by setting up a 24 hour helpline on her bedroom. It became apparent very quickly that there was a need for a refuge to help victims escape the abuse and a one-bedroom refuge was opened.
What Does Pathway Project Do?
Helpline: The organisation started with a helpline, and they still provide a 24 hour helpline to anyone experiencing domestic abuse. You can call the helpline at any time on 01543 676 800. The helping is available to anyone of any age, race, gender, religion or identity, and when you give them a ring you will be put through to one of their thoroughly trained staff members.
Refuge and Community Outreach: Pathway Project has grown over the last 33 years to now have 2 Women’s refuge’s in Staffordshire and a house to give refuge to Men as well as an outreach team of support workers and counsellors helping people in the Community. Pathway Project supports people in the Lichfield, Tamworth, Burntwood and Rugeley areas.
Groups: Pathway Project also run a number of groups which help people get support, recognise the signs of abuse and increase overall wellbeing of people in need. A few of their groups include a craft workshop, a family group, a wellbeing group and a menopause cafe.
About Domestic Abuse
Domestic Abuse takes many forms but can be defined as the following 5 types of recognised abuse:
- Physical
- Emotional
- Sexual
- Psychological
- Financial
Domestic Abuse can affect anyone no matter where you come from, what religion you are or how much money you have.
How Can I Get Support from Pathway Project?
The team of expert workers can help people living with Domestic and Sexual Abuse to reduce the risk they and their children are in as well as help them to move on from the abuse. The team of counsellors will help people to deal with the trauma they have suffered at the hands of their abuser.
If you are suffering Domestic or Sexual Abuse Pathway Project can help please call the helpline on 01543 676 800. You can also visit their website for further information.
So, if Pathway Project has got your vote this month, head over to our Homepage and cast your free vote for this amazing charity. With your free vote, you can help them to provide support services to victims of domestic abuse and assist those in need in getting out of abusive and violent situations.