Location
National
Description
The UK’s only specialist organisation dedicated to supporting Jewish women and children affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Services
JWA’s professional Domestic Abuse Support Service provides short- and long-term practical and emotional support to women affected by domestic violence and abuse. Our aim is to prioritise your safety and help reduce your levels of risk – and ultimately, enable you to take back control of your life.
- Helpline – 0808 801 0500 Monday – Thursday 9.30am-9.30pm
The helpline also offers advice and information to concerned family and friends of a woman who is in an abusive relationship. - Webchat – www.jwa.org.uk/webchat
Monday & Wednesday 3pm-5pm, Tuesday & Thursday 10am-12pm
The text-based JWA Web Chat is a free, confidential advice and emotional support service for women and girls who have experienced domestic abuse or sexual violence. - advice@jwa.org.uk
Your message will go straight to someone in our specialist support team.We can help with:
- Risk reduction and safety planning
- A free initial consultation with a family law solicitor (conditions apply)
- Welfare benefits advice
- Support accessing safe housing
- Support with obtaining a Get (Jewish bill of divorce)
- Referrals to the JWA Counselling Service – with up to a years’ free counselling to help you rebuild your life and sense of self – plus children’s therapy and parenting advice
- Guidance on civil and criminal legal options
- Support in family court proceedings
- Referrals to external agencies to support your specific requirements
– Help with the cost of living (conditions apply)
– Much-needed family days out with children
– Toiletries
– School uniform vouchers
– Financial support around Jewish New Year and Passover
Self Referral / Professional Referral
