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Leeway Community services cover
Norfolk and Waveney meeting people
who are living with or fleeing abusive
relationships this includes our helpline
for women and men, as well as
caseworkers, outreach workers and a
children’s team.
We also have an advocacy service for high
risk service users. We have seen many
changes in attitudes and legislation over
this time and partnership working is a big
move forward in reaching and supporting
people experiencing domestic abuse.
We work closely with Norfolk
Constabulary regarding Claire’s Law and
Coercive Control.
What do you do to relax?
Go to the football, spend time with my
family, go on holidays, visit the
seaside. If you were given 3
wishes, what would they be?
Secure long-term funding for domestic
abuse services, Government legislation
to safeguard victims from further
abuse Norwich City Football Club to
win the Premier League
Finally, you’re stranded on a
desert island. Which 3 things
could you not live without?
Chocolate or cake, glass of wine,
water.
“We have seen many changes in attitudes and
legislation over this time ”
We are also involved in many
consultations, both nationally and
locally, and campaign on various
issues alongside Women’s Aid over
many years to improve the lives and
services for women and children.
Many things still need be done like
having a national stalking register and
also for the government to ensure long
term, secure, funding for refuges, as
well as introducing a Commissioner to
ensure good practice is being carried
out by the police and legal system.
Making sure children and teenagers’,
experiencing DA, voices are heard and
that they have adequate support from
DA services.
Mandy,
Thank you so much for giving
your time to this interview. It is
great to know a little bit more
about the CEO of the charity I
volunteer for.
The sponsored headshave did not
reach the target I had hoped for
but am looking at organising
another fundraising event to
support Leeway.
It will be some form of sponsored
karaoke
but let's get Christmas out of the
way first!
Min
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