Sistah Space was founded in 2015. An award-winning community-based charity dedicated to bridging the gap between domestic abuse services and the needs of African Heritage and Caribbean Heritage women and girls. Founded following the tragic murder of Valerie Forde and her baby daughter by her ex-partner, the charity works to tackle domestic abuse in African Heritage families and address the intersectionality of racism and gender-based violence. In addition to their work lobbying for change and increased training for a range of services including the police on intersectional issues of race and domestic violence, they offer frontline services to African and Caribbean Heritage victims and survivors of domestic violence, including:

• Professional advice

• Advocacy

• 1 to 1 support

• Group counselling

• Therapeutic services

• Training

• Workshops

• Help to support you to understand your rights

• Help to access services and support networks

• Provide culturally considered emergency packs

Referrals are completed through a google form on the Sistah Space website, you can refer yourself or on behalf of someone else. You do not need to be a professional to refer someone.

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