Domestic Abuse Support
Domestic abuse is a deeply traumatic experience that affects every aspect of a person’s life. At SHEWISE, we are dedicated to empowering women to rebuild their lives and regain their confidence, especially those affected by domestic abuse.
We offer a safe and confidential environment where women can find understanding, support, and practical help. Our comprehensive services offer support, training, and opportunities to develop skills, create businesses, and promote overall wellbeing.
Please note, SHEWISE is not an emergency service. We do not support with:
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Emergency Evacuation
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Emergency Domestic Abuse Support
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call emergency services:
UK Police Emergency: 999
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
'A Thousand Cuts'
Thought-provoking and impactful artistry by Sujata Setia covering the different narratives of Survivors of abuse. In Sujatas words, 'A Thousand Cuts' is ''derived from the ancient Asian form of torture of lingchi (known death by a thousand ).
'' A Thousand Cuts is an ongoing series of portraits and stories that present a photographic study of patterns of domestic abuse in the South Asian community. I have borrowed the metaphorical meaning of lingchi to showcase the cyclical nature of domestic abuse. The continuous act of chipping at the soul of the abused is expressed by making cuts on the portrait of the participant, while the prints are made on thin paper to depict the fragility of the existence. The final artwork is photographed in a tight crop to create a sense of suffocation and absence of room for movement.''
SHEWISE are incredibly proud to have collaborated with Sujata Setia to present these photographic studies of patterns of Domestic Abuse in the South Asian community through individual narratives of survivors.
REACH OUT FOR SUPPORT
If you’re being abused, trust your instincts. Know that it isn’t right, and you don’t have to live this way. You don’t have to go through this alone. Talk to a trusted friend or family member who will listen without judgment. If that’s not an option, consider joining a support group for people who have experienced abuse or trauma.
Reach out for support and contact our team. If you aren’t in immediate danger and you need to talk or find someplace to go, call the freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline at 0808 2000 247. This 24/7 hotline can put you in touch with service providers and shelters across England. If you fear immediate physical violence, call 999 or your local emergency services.
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