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              Feminist | Strategic Communications and Engagement | Working to end #VAWG | Found at @IDASfor100, @WEPYork, @WomanUpEvents @nomorepage3 Views mine.
              
              Yorkshire and The Humber, England
            
            
              
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           Speaking at the #York & #NorthYorkshire Local #FamilyJustice Board Conference @CarmelOfford discussed the IDAS #FamilyCourt support service and Whole Family Approach. IDAS is committed to improving the experience and safety of survivors in Family Court proceedings. 
          
                
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             📢 Calling all Mums & Daughters in #Helmsley and #Pickering! We’re excited to be pairing up with @idasfor100 to be running some FREE & fun workshops for mums & daughters to be creative & share ideas on what matters to them💜🧡 Book your place:  https://t.co/RlAV7yqcpj 
          
          
                
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             Join IDAS, #Ryevitalise and @NorthYorkMoors for a free nature walk along the #RiverRye at @DuncombePark #Ryedale #Helmsley Learn about special conservation work, see the fantastic ancient trees, river formations, listen to the birds & possibly draw a sketch or two. 
          
                
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             Free webinar. Join IDAS Ambassadors in conversation about the women who have inspired them following International Women's Day. The road to recovery from abuse can feel isolating and overwhelming. We hope this webinar can help people to feel supported. 12th March 7pm #IWD2024
          
          
                
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             Proud to have been with IDAS for 8 of these! 
           This week marks our 20th year supporting survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence in #Yorkshire as IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Services). IDAS started out as York Women's Refuge in 1977. In 2003, IDAS emerged and now supports over 10,000 survivors a year. 
          
                
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             This week marks our 20th year supporting survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence in #Yorkshire as IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Services). IDAS started out as York Women's Refuge in 1977. In 2003, IDAS emerged and now supports over 10,000 survivors a year. 
          
                
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             We’re excited to launch Road to Refuge, in partnership with @nationalexpress, providing free coach travel for survivors of abuse to reach safe refuge. For information on the scheme and how it works, please visit:  https://t.co/kUawrdISGm 
          
          
                
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             We are devastated for Elianne, her family, and friends and for all those dealing with the loss of a loved one and the consequences of male violence. More must be done to tackle the root cause of violence against women and girls. Read more.  https://t.co/FH0aJsQIDH 
          
          
                
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             Great run and fab to run with so many people supporting IDAS! 
          
                
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             Come run with me on Sunday! 
           🏃 It's the York 10K this Sunday, and we're looking forward to cheering on our team of amazing runners who have already raised over £5,000. Due to cancellations a few places are available on a first come, first served basis for a suggested minimum donation of £28 each. 
          
                
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             Rounding off a fantastic first day at the Women’s Aid National Conference with IDAS CEO and Chair of @womensaid @sarahhillfor100 presenting the Women’s Aid National Standard Awards with @CommissionerDA Congratulations to all the recipients. #EndAbuseTogether
          
          
                
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             Great to be on a panel with @junowomensaid @rightsofwomen @womensaid @MoJGovUK on behalf of @IDASfor100 to discuss #FamilyCourt and the work that is being done to improve the experience & safeguarding of victims and survivors. Shout outs @CLOCKjustice @RCJadvice @CourtNavTool
          
          
                
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             Great to be @womensaid national Conference with colleagues from @IDASfor100 - looking forward to discussing our work on #FamilyCourt later this afternoon. 
          
                
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             🆕 New research! Our brand new analysis, led by economists at Braw Data, highlights a broken rung on the career ladder for young women and shows that pay inequality exists from the start of working life. #IncomeGap #GenderPayGap
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             This week we welcomed Dr Billings @SYPCC to our offices in #Sheffield We discussed Police response to domestic abuse, #FamilyCourt, our extensive #training provision inc. training Police, the role of #volunteers in our service and the #specialist support our teams provide. 1/3 
          
                
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             IDAS are #recruiting to the role of Community Team Manager in #Sheffield Are you compassionate and calm under pressure? We are looking for an experienced people manager who is able to lead our dedicated team, delivering exceptional support services. 
          
                
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             FREE WEBINAR Learn more about the engagement schemes we run to amplify the voices of people with lived experience of abuse and violence. We are looking for a diverse range of people who want to take a stand against domestic abuse and sexual violence and have their voices heard. 
          
                
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             Please support victims and survivors of domestic abuse during #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek by donating to our match-funded campaign with @BigGive; one donation, twice the impact. Email fundraising@idas.org.uk and receive a reminder when our campaign launches on Mon 15 May. 
          
                
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             FREE WEBINAR Learn more about the engagement schemes we run to amplify the voices of people with lived experience of abuse and violence. We are looking for a diverse range of people who want to take a stand against domestic abuse and sexual violence and have their voices heard. 
          
                
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             We were thrilled to receive a York Sport Award at last night's prestigious ceremony. The award recognises our Young Person's Sports Leadership programme, which supports young people impacted by domestic abuse to gain a recognised qualification, build confidence and have fun! 
          
                
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