Cranstoun Wokingham DASS

Domestic Abuse Support Service - Wokingham

 

What we offer

  • Assessment, support and safety planning for victim-survivors of domestic abuse
  • Assessment and support for those who want to change their abusive behaviour.
  • Support for children and young people affected by domestic abuse

DASS Outreach Service

Support and advocacy service for 16+ year olds, working with those at risk of harm from intimate partners, ex-partners or family
members. The service supports individuals to increase their safety and that of their children and is delivered by the way of a One Stop-Shop, offering advice and support appropriate to the needs of each individual. The outreach service works with those from
all genders and sexualities.

 

Men and Masculinities

A programme designed to support men to make positive changes. An accompanying Women's Support Service provides support, empowerment and safety for women whose (ex-) partners are attending the Men & Masculinities programme.

 

Women and LGBT+ people wanting to change abusive behaviours

A 16-week one to one programme for women and LGBT+ people that are identified as the primary or predominant aggressor. This service also provides accompanying (ex-) partner support

 

Children & Young Person's Programme

An 8-week one-to-one programme for children aged 9-18 years. The programme will cover the impact of domestic abuse on children and keeping children emotionally and physically safe. It will provide a safe space for children to play, express their feelings, build resilience and improve emotional health. For under-9's we offer oneto-one play and group therapy.

Service statistics
Usually replies in 1 day
90% of referrals accepted
Service access criteria: Current or recent Domestic Abuse, Perpetrators of Abuse, Children affected by Domestic Abuse
Categories:
Advocacy
Food banks
Advocacy for social care clients
Basic necessities (food/clothes)
Mental health support
Homelessness support
Housing advice
Housing legal advice
Information and advice
Mental health
Support with housing
Additional needs catered for:
Vision impairment friendly
Hearing impairment friendly
Wheelchair accessible
Learning difficulty friendly
Physical disability friendly
Non English speaking friendly
Key words - separate with a comma: domestic abuse, perpetrator, violence, behaviour,
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