A domestic abuse resource first launched in Dorset is now being rolled out across England.
Soroptimists met with Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips MP at the Home Office on March 17 to discuss their 'Fresh Thoughts' booklet, which offers practical information and support for women fleeing domestic abuse.
They explained how their ‘Fresh Thoughts’ booklet, which started in Dorset with funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner, is being rolled out across England.
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The Soroptimists said: "All in one place, women fleeing domestic abuse can find information and signposting to all the national and importantly – local services they need: online safety, benefits, housing, family support and the justice system and the courts they might encounter.
"It is all about educating, empowering and enabling women who are fleeing abuse and trying to rebuild their lives."
Ms Phillips commended the Soroptimists' long-standing work in supporting women.
She highlighted their efforts on issues such as rape, the Special Domestic Abuse Courts, and more recently, the Domestic Abuse Act.
She welcomed the new booklet with enthusiasm as a new tool to support women surviving domestic abuse.
Copies of the booklet are available free to individuals and organisations working with survivors of domestic abuse.
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