North Surrey Domestic Abuse Service (NSDAS) is a registered Charity, managed by Citizens Advice Elmbridge West that helps men, women and children who suffer from domestic abuse.
It has been widely publicised that the national lockdowns during 2020 have led to an increase in reported domestic abuse. We expect rates to continue to rise during the new lockdown introduced in 2021.
NSDAS wish to increase awareness of their service. Those being abused can often be extremely frightened and believe they do not have the confidence to live independently. We have a team of highly trained advisors that can help with a wide variety of problems caused by domestic abuse. Clients can be provided with practical help, safety planning, emotional support, all helping to rebuild the survivors lives to give them that strength to move on with their lives and live free of abuse.
In addition, NSDAS offers 3 programmes to help children men and women, build confidence and understanding of their situation.
This is what a client said after attending one course – Power to Change: ‘When you have been a victim of abuse it is hard to know who you are anymore – this course really helped me to realise my goals, and what I want from life. It also gave me the confidence to attend job interviews, and return to college. Thank you so much!’
Seeking help
North Surrey Domestic Abuse Service is a free, confidential, independent and impartial service. Please refer to the poster on p36 of this magazine.
If you would like to support North Surrey Domestic Abuse Service you can donate at http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/charities/NorthSurreyDomesticAbuseService