Illustration of diverse women with logos of Right Turn, WWIN, and Make a Change. Quote reads: ''Through Right Turn, we work with those using harmful behaviours to reduce risk, safeguard families, and give all victims a voice. We also co-deliver Make a Change's Recognise, Respond and Refer training, equipping Sunderland’s workforce to identify harmful behaviours, have safe conversations, and connect people to the right support.''

International Women’s Day Spotlight: WWIN Wearside Women in Need (WWIN) Specialist Domestic Abuse Services. It has supported people impacted by abusive behaviours across Wearside since 1983.

@wearsidewin.bsky.social

We’re pleased to welcome Laura Seebohm, CEO of WWIN, as a speaker at the upcoming Perinatal Mental Health Services virtual CPD conference on 27th June. ow.ly/B8Q650W5kQ9 #PerinatalMH @wearsidewin.bsky.social @actiononpp.bsky.social @citycmchr.bsky.social @mmhalliance.bsky.social

1 year on from our first WWIN conference on Domestic Homicide Reviews: The role of family, friends & communities.
Thank you to all continuing this vital work. Read the Impact Report & Full Research report here: www.wefindaway.org.uk/research-cam...
#domesticabuse #VAWG @wefindaway.bsky.social

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we're calling for ministers to fund specialist, long-term mental health support for victim-survivors of #DomesticAbuse alongside @womanstrust.bsky.social and 90 other specialist organisations working to tackle #VAWG - #GiveSurvivorsHope

@leedswomensaid.bsky.social @jewishwomensaid.bsky.social @centreformh.bsky.social @womensaid.bsky.social @prtuk.bsky.social @cleanbrk.bsky.social @evawuk.bsky.social @springfieldda.bsky.social @wearsidewin.bsky.social Support our call for government funding for specialist #domesticabuse counselling

Brilliant to hear from other amazing women's projects in #Sunderland such as ICOS Women, Sangini, @ownmylife.bsky.social and Sunderland Women's Centre - and from the driving forces behind Represent Women - @cullaghw.bsky.social, Erin and Jo!

Honoured that WWIN had the opportunity to help kick off the first of six @representwomenne.bsky.social launch roadshows across the North East! 🎉

It was truly inspiring to hear from incredible women and organisations who are driving real change for women and girls. 💪✨

We had a lovely day on Saturday at our Bake Off with some of our wonderful volunteers - 10/10 for all bakes! 🍰 🧁

Our volunteers dedicate so much invaluable time, energy & enthusiasm to support WWIN - thank you to all our volunteers for your ongoing dedication & being the fantastic team you are 🙌💜

Looking forward to speaking with other led by and for women's orgs in Sunderland at this event! Last few tickets available online

We're proud to work alongside the Alice Ruggles Trust on our @wefindaway.bsky.social project - supporting family members to support their loved ones and challenging services to listen to the valuable knowledge families and friends hold - families know stuff agencies don't

Jobs - Work for us | WWIN

📢 We're recruiting for a #DomesticAbuse Groupwork Facilitator in #Sunderland 📢

We're looking for someone passionate with a welcoming, positive and proactive approach to delivering groupwork and supporting survivors.

Application deadline: Thursday 13th March 2025.
More info: www.wwin.org.uk/jobs

We're so pleased to be working with the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner in Northumbria @northumbriaopcc.bsky.social & Harbour to deliver on Raneem's Law pilot, this is in addition to the existing Police Control Room scheme which we support, offering direct support to victims at set times

We had a great day earlier in the week visiting the beautiful Gibside - @nationaltrust.bsky.social with the women and children as part of our half-term activities, thank you for having us!🌳🍃🐌

We made clay snails and did LOTS of walking around the lovely grounds. A fantastic day was had by all!

We're proud to be part of the implementation of Raneem’s Law.
Having specialist IDVAs working alongside call handlers means they can share their expertise to better protect and support victims while also aiding investigations—helping bring offenders to justice. #RaneemsLaw

Jobs - Work for us | WWIN

📢 New Opportunity: Perpetrator Case Worker 📢

Are you passionate about driving positive change? We're seeking a dedicated individual to join our team and play a vital role in helping to keep women and children safe.

Find out more: wwin.org.uk/jobs

📌 Closing Date: 2nd March
📌 Interview: 7th March

We were honoured to join Women’s Aid’s Public Policy Summit last week alongside other brilliant women's orgs - vital discussions on sustainable funding & effective multi-agency working. Great to see @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social, Lesley from MSP and Carmel from IDAS - powerful voices for change!

Hear from our CEO, @lauraseebohm.bsky.social, as she speaks with Hits Radio about Sunderland City Council’s newly launched 10-year VAWG strategy. A crucial step toward tackling violence against women and girls in the North East.