The DA Alliance has been announced as a finalist in two categories – Service Excellence and Best New Business – in the Chamber of Conscience SME Hertfordshire Business Awards. Now in their fourth year these prestigious awards raise the profile of industrious,...
Maysa Hasan is a Domestic Abuse Legal Advisor. Here she shares more about what her work entails and the support she provides to people experiencing abuse who are referred to our service. “My role at the DA Alliance is to manage our team of call handlers and...
A registered social worker has published the first instalment in a series of child-friendly books 'It's ok to talk', dedicated to capturing the voice of the child in matters of child protection and public health issues. In the first book, Joey is a young boy who lives...
The Domestic Abuse (DA) Alliance has been presented with a Mayor's Pride Award 2022 held to celebrate extraordinary people and outstanding organisations that make a positive contribution to the local community. On White Ribbon Day 2021 we projected a series of...
The Domestic Abuse Alliance is pleased to have supported the research team at Liverpool University, which has completed an 18-month UKRI funded project investigating police and criminal justice responses to domestic abuse during the COVID pandemic. This project was...
Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse, hosted and produced by Grace Ovba, is a podcast series which covers the topical issue of abuse, which is prevalent in our society and culture. It highlights the impact of abuse on people's lives and provides practical advice to help...
Call handler and caseworker James provides an insight into his role at the DA Alliance. “My day usually starts with making calls to anyone that has been referred to our service overnight. I help guide people through their legal options and, where required, begin the...
When author Eva Jean wrote "Breaking Free: Recognising and Surviving Controlling Behaviours" her aim was simple; she wanted the book to save lives and to help readers recognise themselves in controlling and abusive situations. In this post, written exclusive for the...
Caseworker Charlotte shares a typical day at the DA Alliance and what attracted her to the role. "Every morning I start by calling our clients [victims of domestic abuse] to take witness statements and complete their court documents. This paperwork is then passed to...
As the darker, colder nights draw in most people spend more time indoors. The run up to Christmas can also bring financial strains, and more time spent with family and at social events may lead to increased stress. For those experiencing domestic abuse these factors...
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