What an interesting and informative meeting we had this month, when Debbie West from the charity Safe in Sussex came to talk to us about the Women's Refuge.
The presentation started with some truly frightening statistics, for example, that 1 in 4 women (1 in 6 men) will experience some form of domestice abuse in their lifetime and that on average 2-3 women a week are killed by a current or former partner.
Debbie however, was very positive and gave an enlightening talk about how the work that Safe in Sussex does can really make a difference to all adult members of the community affected by domestic abuse (although it is predominantly women) who need someone to talk to, a safe place to stay, advice and information or signposting to other support services.
The talk raised a lot of discussion and many questions were asked. Debbie was able to provide lots of infromation and was very knowledgeable.
If you would like to know more about Safe in Sussex, make a donation, take part in a fundraising event or volunteer etc. then please click the blue link above.
If you would like to watch the Channel 5 programme "My Wife, My Abuser" discussed at the meeting, then please see the blue link and/or check out your 'catch up' and 'on demand' options on your smart TV.
