Wais - Reducing the harm caused by domestic abuse

Did you know

One in four women will be a victim of domestic violence in their lifetime.

Every minute one incident of domestic violence is reported to the police.

Two women per week on average are killed by a male partner or former partner. Nearly half of all female murder victims are killed by a partner or ex-partner.

The Foreign Office gets 250 reports of forced marriage a year. Source: Amnesty International UK

Reducing the harm caused by domestic abuse

Domestic abuse isn't just physical and there’s no excuse for it. You’re not alone – we’re here to help you.

Women’s Aid Integrated Services (WAIS) is a free, confidential and independent service based in Nottingham and the region. WAIS is run by women, for women and their children experiencing or escaping domestic abuse.

Our aims ...

to reduce the harm caused by domestic abuse
to strengthen families
to empower women and children
to raise awareness about domestic abuse and its effects on women and children

Our services ...

freephone 24 hour domestic violence helpline and a drop-in facility
refuge accommodation for women and their children
outreach and floating support scheme for women and children in their own homes
outreach support for children and young people in Gedling and Rushcliffe
support for the highest risk women experiencing domestic violence
building stronger families
pets project
domestic abuse awareness training
representation on various panels and inter-agency forums