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Diversity and LGBTQ+
At NDAS, we know that domestic abuse does not discriminate against gender identity, race or sexuality. Therefore it is important to us that people from diverse groups and the LGBTQIA2S+ community know that we are dedicated to supporting them.
Diversity Lead
My name is Divya, and my pronouns are She/Her
I am the Diversity Lead, Domestic Abuse Specialist at NDAS. I am here to support you. I can speak Gujarati and we have access to translators for all other languages. Even our website can be translated, just choose your language in the top right of your computer screen, or click on the 3 lines if you are using a phone. Please click the buttons below to learn more about me and some of the specialist services NDAS can offer.
Diversity Lead Support
Our Diversity Lead is also a Domestic Abuse Specialist (DAS). She is trained to be your advocate and can provide information about the Migrant Victims of Domestic Abuse Concession (MVDAC)/ Destitute Domestic Violence Concession (DDVC). Divya is also trained in delivering the Tackling Abuse and Cultural Trauma (TACT) programme
Groupwork
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Have you left an abusive relationship?
Are you still carrying guilt?
Would you like to understand, challenge and remove the voice of the perpetrator?
Do you find dealing with new people in your life something to be scared about?
Do you still think what happened to you was your fault?
If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to the above questions you are not alone.
The toolkit was written by Sue Penna founder of Rockpool.
We run this group in collaboration with Creating Equalz.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY...
“It (groupwork) gave me an insight, when it comes to abuse, as an individual I blamed myself, however, with the support I received I know understand that it is not my fault. The perpetrator needs to take responsibility for their behaviour.”
“This program has made me see and value myself again. Having extra ears has been awesome over the weeks. I Was always looking forward to the next session. Overall, I’m very excited about the future” 💕🤩
“It gave me an insight, when it comes to abuse, as an individual I blamed myself, however, with the support I received I know understand that it is not my fault. The perpetrator needs to take responsibility for their behaviour.”
“I now have a positive attitude about myself and what the future hold, excited.”
“Uplifting. sad to see others in this position, but it’s somewhat comforting that I’m not alone. Everyone in the group has been supportive. The course itself has been well thought out and really relevant and has given me a solid foundation to build upon. Now it had ended, I am a bit at sea.”
“This course has been brilliant; I didn’t think it would have helped as much as it did. I am very grateful.”
