AVEDASS - Amber Valley & Erewash Domestic Abuse Support Service

AVEDASS work with anyone who has been a victim of Domestic Abuse

Direct support is also offered to families through one to one support including emotional and practical advice.
Referrals can be made to Social Care for matters concerning child protection and more specialised support in times of difficulties, such as child care and respite.

Amber Valley and Erewash Domestic Abuse Support Service (AVEDASS) provides support for children and young people who have witnessed or experienced domestic abuse. We provide emotional one to one support and introduce social and leisure activities to help them gain confidence and selft esteem.

A Domestic Abuse Awareness Programme has been devised and the service provides a confidential service by offering youngsters:

• A listening ear
• Someone to talk to through difficult issues
• Someone who they can express their fears and experiences safely

AVEDASS also offers:

• Drop-ins for Women
• Freedom Programme

For more information on AVEDASS please contact 01773 512076

Other useful contacts:

NCHA – 01773 300410 for medium risk adult outreach
Victim Support – 0300 303 1947 for low risk adult outreach

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