CALAN DVS

As we come to the end of #Trustees’ Week it’s a time to recognise the achievements of nearly one million trustees across the UK, including the members of our very own Calan DVS Board. Thank you to all our amazing trustees for the time, commitment, and effort they bring to Clan DVS to help us thrive. You are appreciated! Read more about our amazing trustees here https://bit.ly/2XT00d8

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We are supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Day 2024. The theme this year is signposting male victims and survivors to the support services where they live. Today we are highlighting and celebrating our Respect Accredited Member CALAN DVS. Calan DVS offers The Compass Programme that supports male victims to share their experiences as part of a safe and supportive group programme that: -Increases self-confidence -Improves self-efficacy -Helps men learn the signs of abuse -Increase mental wellbeing -Provide the opportunity to be in a supportive group with other male victims and survivors Many male victims will find it difficult to access support due to fear of not being believed, their masculinity being questioned and fear of losing children but #MenYouAreNotAlone. A male survivor who accessed the programme said: ''The Compass Programme helped me to realise that after coming out of the darkness you are not alone, and also it makes you stronger!'' Programmes like this are vital to supporting male victims and survivors and we are proud to have Calan DVS as a member! For more on Calan DVS: https://lnkd.in/ezTnBN2f If you need support Calan DVS also has a Live Fear Free Helpline you can call on: 0808 80 10 800 Male victims outside of Wales can get in touch with the Men's Advice Line for non-judgemental support on 0808 8010327. #MenYouAreNotAlone

📢 Supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Day 2024 #MenYouAreNotAlone Only one in 20 victims accessing specialist support from their local commissioned service (community-based/IDVA service) is male. The Calan DVS Compass Programme provides crucial guidance for men healing from abusive relationships, helping them navigate their recovery journey. 🌟 With additional resources like Myriad, ACE's Recovery Toolkit, and our Male IDVA service, male survivors can take comfort in knowing they’re not alone. Learn more about these vital services: https://bit.ly/38ondp3

Calan DVS have an exciting opportunity for a Children and Young Person’s support worker to join the CYP team based in Powys. Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2026 (extension dependent on funding). See details and how to apply here https://bit.ly/3Apal3S

At Calan DVS we are fully supportive of the Police Scotland’s #ThatGuy campaign, launched once again this week, tackling sexual crime prevention head-on. With sexual crime reports on the rise, this campaign encourages men to take action in creating safer communities for everyone. Learn more here https://bit.ly/48ysk4i #ThatGuy #EndSexualViolence

Calan DVS have an exciting opportunity for a Children and Young Person’s support worker to join the CYP team based in Powys. Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2026 (extension dependent on funding). See details and how to apply here https://bit.ly/3Apal3S

It’s Trustee’s Week which is a time for charities to come together to celebrate the achievements of over 1 million trustees across the UK. At Calan DVS, we are grateful for our passionate board of trustees and would like to take this opportunity to thank Shakira, Jen, Tim, Owain and Thomas for the continuous positive impact they make to our organisation, their time, commitment and the expertise they bring to Calan to help us thrive, diversify and grow our services. Read more about our Trustees here https://bit.ly/2XT00d8

We're taking the opportunity to share impactful feedback from male survivors who have benefited from the Calan DVS Compass Programme—a crucial support system for those affected by domestic abuse and violence. Discover how this programme is making a difference: https://bit.ly/2MZ3h4X #MaleSurvivors #SupportAndRecovery #EndDomesticAbuse

Last week, the High Sheriff of Powys hosted an event to raise awareness about the effects of domestic abuse and to fundraise for Calan DVS and MFCC. We were honoured to have our Survivor Ambassador, Sarah Taylor, share her personal journey through domestic abuse and post-separation abuse, offering powerful insights to the audience. The event was well-attended, and our CEO, Michelle Whelan, along with Head of Operations, Moyra Parfitt, addressed key challenges facing the domestic abuse sector, such as the rising demand for services and the urgent need for sustainable funding. A heartfelt thank you to the High Sheriff, everyone who attended, and those who donated. Your support truly makes a difference!