What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Survivor‑Led Sisterhood Leeds Celebrates a Powerful First Meeting A new chapter has begun for women in Leeds as the Survivor‑led Sisterhood held its first official meeting of the year — and the turnout exceeded every expectation. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and filled with the kind of connection that many
Survivor-led Sisterhood Leeds is a survivor-run support space for women affected by domestic abuse. It was created by women who’ve lived it — not studied it from the outside, not ticked boxes about it, but survived it and are still standing. This is a place where you don’t have to
West Yorkshire Police will provide new confidentiality statement to help people explain to loved ones that they have received a Clare’s Law disclosure. The new confidentiality statement will be provided to individuals from May 2025 when they receive a Clare’s Law disclosure, allowing them share with loved ones that they
Since the start of 2024, the Women’s Group of the Voices Project have been working closely with West Yorkshire Police to address women’s experiences of interacting with police in relation to domestic abuse incidents. Participants of the group met with senior police personnel multiple times to share their own experiences
Domestic abuse wrecks lives, damages families and communities. In this series of posts we present the real life experiences of South Leeds women who have suffered various forms of domestic abuse. They make for uncomfortable reading, but it is important that we all understand domestic abuse, how to spot it
Domestic abuse wrecks lives, damages families and communities. In this series of posts we present the real life experiences of South Leeds women who have suffered various forms of domestic abuse. They make for uncomfortable reading, but it is important that we all understand domestic abuse, how to spot it
Today we start a special series of reports on domestic violence, abuse and coercive control As we move into a second month of Lockdown 3, charities and organisations are predicting a worrying rise in domestic abuse, violence and coercive control behaviours. Households are spending more time together than ever before
Leeds City Council has launched a social media campaign offering support to encourage families affected by domestic abuse. The campaign is led by Safer Leeds and encourages people who may be experiencing abuse to continue to seek help during this difficult time. The messaging reassures individuals that they can still
Police in Leeds are appealing for information to help trace a man who is wanted over domestic violence offences. Officers from Leeds District Safeguarding Unit’s Domestic Abuse Team are seeking information on the current whereabouts of Luke Jackson, aged 29, from Beeston. He is wanted on suspicion of a number
People across Leeds are being encouraged to pledge their support for the 16 Days of Action campaign to end violence against women. Although women make up the majority of victims of domestic violence and abuse, it is recognised that men can also be victims. Help and support is available for