Domestic Abuse Refuge Service Awarded to Solace Women's Aid by Islington Council

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Islington Council awarded a contract to Solace Women's Aid for the provision of a domestic abuse refuge accommodation and support service.

The service is designed to meet the specific needs of women escaping abuse, including women self-identifying as transgender women, and operates in women-only buildings with women-only staff.

It provides a safe place for survivors and their children, offering one-to-one and peer support to address practical and emotional needs, help families cope with trauma, leave abusive relationships, regain self-esteem, and rebuild their lives in safety and independence.

The service demonstrates anti-racist values through actions and accountability to survivors from Black, Asian, and minoritised backgrounds, based on collaboration, inclusivity, and intersectional representation.

The contract value was 1,284,087 GBP.