Domestic Abuse Help
This is a challenging time for all families but at the moment, tensions in some households will have risen and, as a result some homes will not be safe places.
If you need help, please contact Mrs Gill on head@ivybank.cheshire.sch.uk who is safeguarding lead at Ivy Bank. If it is urgent or out of hours, phone the police.
A guide giving advice for parents and carers on keeping children safe from abuse or harm has been released by the government. It supports types of abuse including domestic, sexual, online and mental health. Here is the link..
The information in the attached documents have been produced by Cheshire East Safeguarding with My CWA (Cheshire Without Abuse)
Covid-19: You are not alone. Continued support for anyone affected by domestic abuse
OTHER USEFUL SITES AND APPS FOR CLIENTS
Bright Sky - Bright Sky is a free to download mobile app, launched in partnership with the Vodafone Foundation, providing support and information to anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know. Download from your app store.
Women's Aid's online chat service, open from 10am-12pm Monday-Friday.
Chayn provides online tools, information, courses and support for people experiencing abuse, all free to access. Their Soul Medicine courses provide bitesized support, delivered in disguised emails at a time that you choose. They are also launching a secure Telegram channel to provide particular support during this time.