BLACK WOMEN SUPPORT PROJECT

Support for Black and Asian Women Fleeing Domestic Violence Manningham Housing Association provides housing with support for Black and Asian women with children fleeing domestic violence through its refuge, namely, the Black Women Support Project (BWSP). The BWSP is the only project in Bradford that can cater for large families. The project consists of eight self-contained units as follows: 3 x 4-bed units; 3 x 3-bed units, and 2 x 2-bed units. In recent times, further units of accommodation have been added to the service to enable residents to move into independent living within the community.

Safe & Secure Accommodation We provide a safe and secure accommodation for these women and their children. There is a 24-hour staff presence everyday at the main refuge, whilst assistance and support arrangements exist for residents in the dispersed scheme on a rota basis. The addresses are confidential and security is reinforced through the use of controlled electronic access and CCTV. Residents and their children have maximum privacy in their self-contained flats with adequate bedrooms.

Support for Residents We support our residents in overcoming the trauma and crisis occasioned by their experience of domestic violence. Personal support is on the basis of a personal support plan agreed with each woman.

Support Services We enable our residents to re-gain control of their life, re-discover their self-worth and self-esteem and the skills necessary for independent living. Staff are there to assist residents to access employment and training opportunities, and to re-engage with statutory services in the areas of health, housing and employment. Specialist services can also be arranged within the project, enabling health officers, life-style trainers and child support services to work directly with the residents.

Overcoming Social Exclusion Staff will assist residents to re-connect to society, overcoming the social exclusion engendered by domestic violence. There are social trips, educational trips, and events to mark religious and cultural activities in the community’s calendar. In addition, the women and their children are linked to relevant services, including re-housing agencies, GP’s, solicitors, schools, training and employment opportunities and cultural facilities.

Culturally-sensitive Services The BWSP provides culturally-sensitive services, including dual language skills amongst staff to ensure that residents and their children can communicate with staff in Asian languages. We promote an environment that reflects the cultural heritage of the residents. We have dedicated staff for children’s services. Staff provide advocacy, guidance, advice and help with dealing with the various organisations involved in re-establishing the women and their children in the community of their choice.

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