New professionals training - Understanding Trauma and Building Resilience in Practice
Do you regularly work with people who have been affected by abuse in Cumbria? Do you wish to enhance your trauma informed skills and become more resilient in your practice? If so we invite you to our one day training course with sexual trauma expert Zoe Lodrick, taking place on 5th June 2024.
Ending abuse of over 65s+ this International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day, we’re working with Age UK Carlisle and Eden to encourage women aged 65+ who are experiencing abuse to receive support.
Duncan’s experience of domestic abuse
Today (Thursday 2nd November) is Supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Day. Around 20% of the people supported by Safety Net are men who have experienced various forms of domestic or sexual abuse. In support of this day, we’re sharing the story of our service user, Duncan.
Introducing our 2022-2023 Impact Report
Read our new Impact Report for 2022 - 2023, in which we explain the impact of our work and the difference we are making to people’s lives.
Essential online harm and cyber trauma training for professionals
Safety Net is pleased to announce the launch of a new one-day training course, Essential online harm and cyber trauma training for professionals.
More recovery support for men and boys
Safety Net and The Birchall Trust have received funding to provide therapeutic support to men and boys in Cumbria, who have been affected by sexual abuse and rape.
Our trauma informed practitioners are here for you
Have you experienced abuse in your life and are struggling to manage the symptoms of the resulting trauma? If you live in Cumbria and the abuse ended more than three months ago, our specialist team of Trauma Informed Practitioners can support you to cope with difficult feelings and stabilise your life, so your daily life becomes easier.
Widen your Safety Net through volunteering
Have you ever thought about volunteering? If you are interested in making a difference to the lives of people affected by domestic and sexual abuse, Safety Net has a wide range of volunteering opportunities - and one of them might be perfect for you.
A day in the life of Tori, Trauma Informed Practitioner
A day in the life of Tori, Trauma Informed Practitioner at Safety Net
A Day in the Life of Helen, Children and Young People’s Therapist
A day in the life of Helen, Children and Young People’s Therapist at Safety Net
A Day in the Life of Maegan, Schools Project Worker
A day in the life of Maegan, Schools Project Worker
Our reponse to the new VAWG strategy
Read Safety Net’s response to the Government’s new Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy.
Our response to the government’s rape review
The government has produced an action plan for improving the Criminal Justice System’s response to rape in England and Wales. Whilst we welcome this, we’re concerned by some of the timelines in it which aim to improve support for victims.
“I had an internal bully who wouldn’t let me be happy”: How sexual abuse can impact men’s health
Ahead of Men’s Health Week on 14th June, we’re raising awareness of how sexual abuse can have a hugely negative impact on the mental health of men. This blog post includes the words of David, a childhood victim of sexual abuse.
“He gaslighted me over many years”… read the story of Melanie*
Melanie came to Safety Net to receive therapeutic support for the trauma she experienced as a result of domestic abuse.
The new Domestic Abuse Bill - what difference will it make for victims?
The Domestic Abuse Bill has just received Royal Assent. Read our blog post for a rundown on the extra protection provided by this new piece of legislation.
Social events to look forward to with Safety Net
Join us, have fun and raise valuable funds to support people who have experienced rape, sexual exploitation, domestic and sexual abuse.
Sexual assault is never the victim’s fault
97% of women aged 18-24 years old have experienced sexual harassment. We believe that these experiences are not their fault and that attitudes need to change.
New funding award will support children and young people
We’re delighted to receive a three year funding grant from Sellafield Ltd and the Cumbrian Community Foundations, which will allow us to employ an additional Children and Young People’s Practitioner in our therapy team.